Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign
Nigel Farage has launched Reform UK's campaign for the English local elections, claiming they will be a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer's future as prime minister. The party is hoping to make gains and take control of more councils, with contests in Sunderland and Gateshead being a key focus.
Nigel Farage has launched Reform UK's campaign for the English local elections. The party is hoping to make gains and take control of more councils. Contests in Sunderland and Gateshead are a key focus, with Farage billing them as a straight fight with Labour. Reform has pledged to keep council tax rises to a minimum. The local elections will take place on May 7, with around 5,000 seats across 136 local councils up for grabs. The party has high hopes of building on its success in the 2025 local elections, where it won the largest number of seats contested in England.
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