Really interesting insights from Harriet on how the local election results will affect how mayoral authorities work:
Tim Durrant
1/ I’ve set out why recent local election gains by opposition parties – especially Reform UK – could make it harder for Labour mayors in the North and Midlands to get things done.
A quick thread 🧵
Harriet Shaw
Reform UK’s local election gains pose new challenges for Labour mayors
Fragmented local politics will make agreement harder to secure at the regional level and reshape how mayors govern, says @shawharriet.bsky.social
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The gains of opposition parties in the May 2026 local elections could make it harder for Labour’s regional mayors to deliver.