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FalsePoliticsGB109 days ago

“Reform UK won over 1,000 council seats in the recent local elections across the UK on Friday.”

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May 8, 2026
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  • Official figures list Reform UK holding 987 council seats (Dec 2025), which is below the claimed “over 1,000”.
  • No credible source reports a higher total after the May 2026 elections.
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Official figures list Reform UK holding 987 council seats (Dec 2025), which is below the claimed “over 1,000”. No credible source reports a higher total after the May 2026 elections.

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