Farage’s Reform with Nigel UK Gets Groundbreaking Victories in Local Elections, Upending Labour and Conservatives

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has secured the MP seat, along with its first mayoral and council positions, challenging the established political parties in the UK.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has achieved notable success in Thursday’s English local elections, securing its fifth parliamentary seat, its first mayoral position, and several council roles — developments that indicate an increasing challenge to Britain’s two leading political parties. 

The most dramatic victory occurred in Runcorn and Helsby, where Reform secured a parliamentary seat by a mere six votes after a complete recount. The slim victory arrives just under a year after Labour secured the same seat with a substantial majority of almost 15,000. 

“It’s been a significant evening for Reform,” stated Farage, the seasoned Brexit campaigner, addressing reporters. “This represents the core of the Labour Party; their support has significantly diminished, and a large portion of it has shifted to us.” 

The party achieved a historic milestone by securing its first mayoralty in Greater Lincolnshire, with Andrea Jenkyns — a former Conservative minister who transitioned to Reform after her parliamentary seat loss last year — being elected as mayor. Jenkyns currently occupies the highest elected position within the party, overseeing a region that encompasses approximately one million residents. 

These victories highlight the division within Britain’s political landscape following the recent general election, during which Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer achieved one of the largest majorities in contemporary political history. Nonetheless, his government has faced a swift drop in approval ratings — the quickest for any newly elected British administration. 

Starmer has encountered increasing scrutiny for increasing taxes, reducing pension benefits, and poorly managing party funding issues. Reform has taken advantage of public discontent, presenting a viable option for voters who are dissatisfied with both Labour and the Conservatives. 

“Reform UK appears to be a serious contender this morning,” stated Keiran Pedley, Director of Politics at the polling agency Ipsos. “With increased support, however, comes scrutiny.” In areas where they succeed, it will be essential for them to demonstrate their ability to bring about the changes desired by their constituents. 

On Thursday, voters cast their ballots for more than 1,600 local authority seats throughout England and took part in six mayoral races. As results continue to emerge, Reform’s expanding influence is altering Britain’s political narrative and may compel both Labour and the Conservatives to reevaluate their strategies in anticipation of the upcoming national poll.