Every single London council has been contested

It is the largest set of local elections in England for three years

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth

Local council results are being announced in England; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday

Every single London council has been contested