This week’s local elections across England, Scotland, and Wales have delivered a seismic shift in the political landscape , shattering decades-long majorities for traditional parties and ushering in new forces.

The results mark a historic moment, with established power bases crumbling and new records set, particularly for Reform and the Green Party.

Labour , in particular, faced significant setbacks in its traditional heartlands. Councils in Gateshead, Sunderland, and Wakefield, which had been under continuous Labour control since their formation in 1973, saw Reform win enough seats to take full control.

Similarly, Sandwell, a Labour stronghold since 1979, saw Reform become the new majority party.…