And the Lib Dems' net gains are greater than Con/Lab combined.

So yes, it is a mixed picture.

A few dozen seats gained from thousands contested is a poor showing by Labour and they have missed out on a number of key councils.

And don't just pick on the BBC - everyone is saying it... including the Guardian.

Posted By: norway on May 4th 2018 at 09:02:54

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The number of councillors that Labour had gained is more than ten times thatof the tories. (NCFC) - Curnster, May 4, 08:02:49
- Apart from paranoia (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, May 4, 09:18:15
- And the Lib Dems' net gains are greater than Con/Lab combined. (NCFC) - norway, May 4, 09:02:54
- Perhaps its an encouraging sign that people are (NCFC) - CB41, May 4, 08:26:31
- Great that UKIP now wiped out. (n/m) (NCFC) - avenging canary, May 4, 08:19:11
  - except in Derby where they've taken a Labour seat (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, May 4, 09:29:18
- Not been a great night for Labour or Tories. (n/m) (NCFC) - earlydoors, May 4, 08:15:47
- Spin it baby spin it ! (n/m) (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, May 4, 08:08:19
- But fewer councils controlled? (NCFC) - avenging canary, May 4, 08:07:36
  - perception isn't it (NCFC) - CWC, May 4, 08:22:04
    - “Gets his core out” (NCFC) - APB, May 4, 09:09:57
      - a pity it's so small really (n/m) (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, May 4, 09:25:48
  - agreed (n/m) (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, May 4, 08:11:07

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