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Reform wins: dire for Labour, existential for Tories

A seismic shift in British politics.

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Yesterday elections took place up and down the country, for 1,600 council seats, six mayoral contests, and a by-election. What we’re looking at today is a big win for Nigel Farage’s Reform – and a seismic shift in British politics.

Hannah Barnes is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker and senior editor George Eaton.


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