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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alex Clark, Ashley Kirk and Michael Goodier

2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Labour has suffered heavy losses across England, Scotland and Wales, losing ground to opponents on the left and the right in a fragmented political system.

The graphics below show where Labour’s losses were most severe, and how the electoral landscape has changed as a result.

In England, Labour lost ground to Reform UK on the right as well as the Greens on the left.

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