Elections results

Local elections 2018: Mixed picture for Labour and Tories

Labour and the Conservatives have both lost control of key councils in local elections across England.

Labour failed to take several targets from the Tories but did win back Plymouth, become the largest party in Trafford and is making gains in London.

The Tories benefited from a collapse in UKIP's vote in many areas, celebrating wins in Basildon and Peterborough.

The Lib Dems regained control of Richmond in South London and gained seats elsewhere.

A total of 4,371 seats are up for grabs in 150 local councils in what is the first England-wide test of political opinion since last year's general election.

With nearly half of results in so far, Labour have held on to 35 councils while taking Plymouth from the Conservatives - a result Tory MP Johnny Mercer blamed on the government's handling of defence issues.