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Labour loses control of Barnsley council for the first time amid historic Reform UK wins
Reform UK won 38 seats and ended Labour’s 50-year hold as turnout rose to 37.25%, officials said.
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Labour loses Barnsley for first time in 50 years
Reform UK has won Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. This means Labour has lost control of the council for the first time since its formation in 1974. Break: Reform WIN control of Barnsley council. Huge loss for Lab – first time since its creation in 1974 it’s not Labour. — Ali Fortescue (@AliFortescue) May 8, 2026 Reform won 41 seats, giving the party the majority it needs to take control of the council. All 63 seats were up for grabs, wit…
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left, 50% Center
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- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 50%
C 50%
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