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flag Reform UK gains control of Durham County Council, challenges Labour in Northumberland, pressuring Sir Keir Starmer.

flag In the 2025 local elections, Reform UK made significant gains, taking control of Durham County Council and making substantial progress in Northumberland and the North East region, putting pressure on Labour. flag Labour lost seats in both Durham and Northumberland, with Reform emerging as the second-largest group in Northumberland. flag The party's success is seen as a challenge to traditional Labour strongholds, possibly forcing Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to reassess his approach amid voter dissatisfaction over benefit cuts.

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