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About our 2024 UK Local Elections news

Latest news on 2024 UK Local Elections, providing comprehensive coverage of council, mayoral and PCC results, key battlegrounds, party strategies and analysis of what the outcomes mean for the next general election.

The 2024 UK Local Elections, held on 2 May 2024, saw around 2,600 council seats contested across 107 local authorities in England, along with 11 directly elected mayors, 25 London Assembly seats, and 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales. These elections serve as a crucial barometer of public opinion ahead of the next general election, expected in 2024.

Key results include significant gains for the Labour Party, which took control of councils such as Dudley, Gloucester, and Hyndburn, while also securing victories in the inaugural East Midlands and York & North Yorkshire combined authority mayoral races. The Liberal Democrats also made substantial progress, gaining control of Dorset Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Green Party achieved its best-ever local election result, making notable gains in Bristol and other areas. However, the Conservative Party suffered significant losses, retaining control of just 6 out of the 107 contested councils.

Alongside the political contests, the 2024 local elections saw increased voter engagement, with community groups and activists playing a more prominent role in shaping local agendas. The elections also highlighted important issues affecting communities across England and Wales, such as housing, transportation, crime, and the environment.

The 2024 local elections were the second set of local polls held under the controversial Elections Act 2022, which introduced voter ID requirements and changed the voting system for mayoral and PCC elections to first-past-the-post. The historical context of these changes and their potential impact on voter turnout and election outcomes were closely scrutinized.

As the results continue to be analyzed, our 2024 UK Local Elections feed will keep you informed with the latest updates, expert analysis, and reactions from across the political spectrum. With comprehensive coverage from trusted sources, our feed is your go-to resource for understanding the implications of these elections for the future of UK politics and the upcoming general election.


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