# Local elections: Reform's big day out spells more trouble for Starmer

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Podcast: [In The Room](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582)
Published: 2026-05-08T18:16:25+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/local-elections-reforms-big-day-out-spells-more-trouble-for
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## Resource

Labour is losing votes to the Greens and seats to Reform. Across England, Scotland and Wales, the electoral map is shifting in ways not seen for years. The foundations of the two-party system are looking more fragile than ever. In this bonus episode, we ask: are voters sending a message Westminster still isn’t hearing? What does history suggest about Starmer’s chances of staying in power? And what do Labour’s losses to both the Greens and Reform reveal about the future of British politics? Find the best clips from the podcast and more from Helen and Cleo on the show's Instagram page here . This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios Executive Producers: Olivia Foster and Carrie Rose Producer: Sam Durham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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