‘Fed up’ Yorkshire city set to be Reform’s next steal from Labour
Wakefield, a Labour-led council for 50 years, is predicted to be taken over by Reform UK in the upcoming local elections, with voters expressing disappointment in Labour's performance. Polling suggests Labour is under threat from Reform UK in the North and Midlands.
Wakefield, a cathedral city on the River Calder, has been Labour-led for 50 years but may change hands in the upcoming local elections. Voters are 'fed up' with Labour's performance, citing the council's decision to buy and demolish the Ridings shopping centre and a 4.99% council tax hike. PollCheck predicts Reform UK will win 39 of the 63 seats, giving them a majority. Residents, including pensioner Jennifer Hanley and David Wood, are unhappy with Labour's leadership, with some considering Reform UK as an alternative. The local elections will take place on May 7, with mayoralties and council seats up for grabs across Great Britain.
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