Big losses for Conservatives at local elections
The Conservatives suffered big losses at last week's local elections, losing more than 1,000 seats and 40 councils. Meanwhile, Labour, the Liberal Democrats and Greens have picked up more seats, with Labour gaining 500 seats.
The Conservatives lost majorities in Tamworth, Brentwood, Hertsmere and North West Leicestershire, while Labour won Plymouth, Medway and Stoke-on-Trent. Windsor and Maidenhead were won by the Lib Dems.
The Liberal Democrats won 12 councils, including Windsor and Maidenhead and Stratford-on-Avon from the Conservatives. The Greens also won in Mid Suffolk, the first time they have won a council.
Labour's Chris Cooke has become mayor of Middlesbrough, beating the Independent incumbent by just 760 votes.
8000 seats on 230 councils were up for election, as well as four mayoral posts.
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