# Local Election Shockwaves: Starmer Under Pressure as Reform Surges

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Podcast: [Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/afternoon-empire-with-ian-collins-1131640)
Published: 2026-05-08T16:36:33+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/georgegallowaytalkshow/episodes/local-election-shockwaves-starmer-under-pressure-as-reform-s
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Are the local elections the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? With Labour under pressure, Reform surging, and voters turning against the political establishment, tonight we break down what the results mean for the future of Britain. Former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant reacts to the local election fallout, Tory collapse and the battle on the Right, while Dan Hodges assesses whether this is now a full-blown crisis for Keir Starmer and Labour. Plus, David Bull, Chairman of Reform UK, joins to discuss Reform’s momentum, Nigel Farage’s strategy, and whether Britain is witnessing a major political realignment. From local election shocks and Labour losses to Reform UK gains, Tory infighting and Starmer under pressure, we ask: is British politics entering a new era? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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