Why one heartland council abandoned Labour

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Why one heartland council abandoned Labour

In Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control. Voters in the area expressed a desire for change, with some stating that Labour had abandoned the working class. Others admitted that their dislike for Keir Starmer was their main motivation when casting their vote.

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