The results of the local elections in England and Northern Ireland that took place on 2 May have been construed by many as the end of the major political parties at Westminster, with their smaller counterparts enjoying a boost in seats.
The Liberal Democrats, the Greens and the Independents have made substantial gains, getting hundreds of council seats. The Conservatives’ 2010 coalition government partners — the centrist, pro-EU Liberal Democrats — have picked up more than 300 hundred seats.
On way to Chelmsford to celebrate best @libdems local election results in at least 15 years. In big cities and rural England – in both Leave and Remain areas – we have shown ourselves the strongest campaigning force and the big winners of the night. Three party politics is back.
— Vince Cable (@vincecable) May 3, 2019