Newscast Local Electioncast: The Results! (Part 2)
Reform now have well over 600 councillors. Party leader Nigel Farage said the victory over Labour and the Conservatives was 'unprecedented'.
The Liberal Democrats are also celebrating after successful election results. The party increased their number of councillors, with its leader Ed Davey saying they are now 'the part of Middle England'.
Pollster Luke Tryl joins Paddy and Laura.
And we'll have all the latest reaction from Prince Harry's bombshell BBC exclusive interview on Friday.
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