Tories gain control of Northumberland, Harlow, Dudley and Nuneaton & Bedworth councils in big wins Labour suffered a series of defeats across the country in the local elections, including in its heartlands The Tories, Lib Dems and Greens all made significant gains in several seats as Labour went backwards Results painted a brutal picture for Sir Keir Starmer's party on Super Thursday, as he also loses Hartlepool