UK local elections put two main parties to the test as hard-right gains ground

Britain’s two main parties face losses in Thursday’s local elections, signaling the rise of hard-right populists and a potential end to their political dominance. The polls, the first since Keir Starmer became Labour PM and Kemi Badenoch led the Conservatives, may see gains for Reform UK, Liberal Democrats, and Greens, reflecting a shift towards multi-party politics.