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Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections

Reform UK will contest all but two wards in May’s local elections, more than any other party.

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By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026
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Reform UK will contest all but two wards in May's local elections, more than any other party.

The Green Party has also been revealed to be standing more candidates in more wards than the Lib Dems following the publication of data last week.

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