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Starmer vows he won't resign as Labour hit by 'really tough' local election results

Labour is anticipating a significant defeat in the Welsh local elections, following poor results in England overnight.

Despite a century of dominance in Wales , senior Labour figures admit the party faced a 'tough election campaign' under 'difficult circumstances'.

Sir Keir Starmer has taken responsibility for the challenging local election outcomes in England, where many Labour councillors lost their seats.

A Labour source indicated a 'collapsed' vote in areas like Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni, with First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan also at risk of losing her seat.

Huw Irranca-Davies, Welsh Labour campaign chairman, acknowledged a 'strong mood for change and frustration' among voters due to the cost of living crisis, while Plaid Cymru and Reform have topped opinion…