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Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy election losses including historic Wales defeat

Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP wins fifth term in Scotland.
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  1. A group of young people dressed in green are all smiling and waving there arms in the air as they celebrate

  2. Graphic showing a map of the UK in a multicoloured triangle

  3. A composite image of Sir John Curtice, in grey, against a colourful graphic background

  4. People sitting across a long table count ballot papers in Westminster, central London.

  5. John Swinney clapping

  6. Nigel Farage addresses the media in Havering. He is stood in front of a group of Reform supporters and is wearing a blue jacket, a white shirt and a striped tie.

  7. A grinning Kemi Badenoch celebrates a victory in Westminster with activists waving union jack banners and wearing blue Tory rosettes

  8. A man with ginger hair looking solemn, wearing a red and yellow 'Vote Labour' rosette.

  9. Rhun ap Iorwerth in front of a crowd

  10. Jubilant Reform candidates applaud as they win seats at Sandwell Council

  11. Two rows of Lib Dem councillors and supporters hold diamond shaped placards with orange and black colours that read: Liberal Democrats winning here. they are cheering and fist pumping.

  12. Keir Starmer, in an open neck shirt and suit jacket, looking pensive

  13. A woman with short blonde hair wearing a red dress stands in a room.

  14. The SNP's Karen Adam winning her election seat, with other candidates looking on.

    15. Lucy Ashton rounds-up local election results in Barnsley

    • A group of four people standing on a raised stage. Behind them is a large purple backdrop featuring the text “Barnsley – the place of possibilities", along with the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council logo and a collage of photographs showing buildings, landmarks, green spaces, and people engaged in activities around the town.

    • An exterior view of Newcastle Civic Centre, a large building with glass windows and an ornate tower on its right side.

    • A group of Green Party councillors with Lucy Galvin in the middle (in a blue blouse) standing outside. They are wearing rosettes and are cheering with arms aloft.

    • A man stands in a leisure centre where tables are in the background for the vote count. He has a navy suit, burgundy tie, brown short hair and black square glasses. He has a neutral expression but looks sad.

    • A tent erected inside a sports arena. A blue carpet has been laid down and spotlights illuminate the space. Tables are lined up with people counting votes.

    • Eight men stand in a line in front of the stage and smile for the photographer in front of them. They are all wearing turquoise rosettes for Reform.

    • A crowd of Reform party members wearing rosettes. They are wearing suits and cheering.

    • Zoë Garbett is hugged by Zack Polanski, with the pair both smiling. Garbett is wearing a white shirt and Polanski is wearing a black jacket and white shirt.

    • Rhun ap Iorwerth speaking after winning his seat