Major gains for Reform in Greater Manchester, with Lib Dems winning control of Stockport

Reform UK has seen major gains across Greater Manchester in the local council elections, while the Liberal Democrats have won control of Stockport and the Green Party made huge gains in Manchester. Labour lost its decades-long majority in Tameside, where one third of seats were up for election, with Reform winning 18 out of 19 seats in the poll. In Wigan, Reform won 24 of the 25 seats available, and 13 of the 21 in Salford, but Labour held on to its majority. The Liberal Democrats secured a majority in Stockport for the first time in 15 years after the party picked up three extra seats - taking their total to 33 - cementing what was previously minority control of the council. Mark Roberts, leader of Stockport Lib Dems, said: "I'm really pleased with the result tonight. "It's 15 years in the making to get to this point." The borough's Labour group, now the biggest opposition party, was left with 14 councillors, losing seats to both Reform UK and the Lib Dems on the night. Meanwhile in Manchester, Labour lost 24 seats, but remain in control with a total of 63. The Greens gained 17 seats, making it the second largest party with a total of 21 councillors. Reform picked up seven seats m