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Major Gains for Reform in Greater Manchester, with Lib Dems Winning Control of Stockport

The party won the two seats it needed for a 32-seat majority, ending 15 years of no overall control.

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Labour lost their decades-long majority in Tameside, as Reform won 18 out of 19 seats available.

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Major gains for Reform in Greater Manchester, with Lib Dems winning control of Stockport

Labour lost their decades-long majority in Tameside, as Reform won 18 out of 19 seats available.

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Stockport is yellow as Lib Dems take control of council in 2026 elections

The council had been in a no control deadlock since 2011

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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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