Rallings & Thrasher: Local election contests to watch
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The 2026 local elections in the UK are expected to be closely watched, with several key councils potentially changing hands. Labour and Conservative strongholds are under threat from the Green Party and Reform, with councils such as Hastings, Hackney, and Birmingham being key battlegrounds.
The 2026 local elections will see several key councils contested. Hastings is a target for the Green Party, who have been trending upwards in the area. Hackney is another council to watch, with Labour facing a challenge from the Greens. Wandsworth and Westminster are Labour strongholds that could be vulnerable to losses. Essex is a Conservative council that could be taken by Reform. Other key councils include Barnsley, Birmingham, and East and West Surrey.
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