National snapshot
By Kate McCusker
May 3, 2024

As we await first result from Sheffield and Barnsley, here’s a quick look at the national picture.

38 out of 107 councils have been declared so far.

– Conservative: 125 seats, -142

– Labour: 351 seats, +65

– Liberal Democrats: 127 seats, +21

– Green: 28 seats, +15

– Independents: 67 seats, +41