Labour loses Barnsley for first time in 50 years

Reform UK has won Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. This means Labour has lost control of the council for the first time since its formation in 1974. 🚨Break: Reform WIN control of Barnsley council. Huge loss for Lab – first time since its creation in 1974 it’s not Labour. — Ali Fortescue (@AliFortescue) May 8, 2026 […] By HG