The results are encouraging for Labour and worrying for the Conservatives at the moment, but it will still be some time before we see a full picture as three-quarters of the councils are counting their results later this afternoon.
Following last night’s count of the early results, Labour has gained 119 seats, taking control of three key targets: Plymouth, Stoke and Medway. The Conservatives, however, suffered a loss of 228 councillors and lost five councils to no overall control.
Updates to follow.
