The UK Labour Party is anticipating significant losses in local elections as the far-right makes gains across England. Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the preliminary results.

The far right are making gains in England as the results of local elections are counted overnight. The governing Labour party has lost control of a number of councils... and pressure is piling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While most results won’t be declared until later Friday, Reform UK — led by populist Nigel Farage — is on course for a major victory. Details by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in London, Bénédicte Paviot.