Reform UK has become the first to win 51 by-elections since May as Nigel Farage’s party celebrates another two victories.

The party has had a successful run in by-elections across the country – and this week was no exception.

It snatched victory from Labour in the Roebuck ward on Stevenage Council and defeated an independent candidate in the Garlinge ward on Thanet Council, Kent.

Announcing his party’s by-election milestone this morning, Mr Farage said: “Reform UK becomes the first party to win 50 local council by-elections since May 1st.”

Reform has won 51 seats and defended eight since by-elections commenced in May, according to Election Maps UK.

The Liberal Democrats are in second place, with 45 wins, followed by the Tories at 16.

Labour is meanwhile trailing behind with 13 wins.

So how did Reform perform in the six by-elections held this week? GB News investigates.

Roebuck ward, Stevenage

Reform successfully defeated Labour in the Roebuck ward, Stevenage.

Candidate Rob Henry was elected after storming ahead with more than 500 votes.

Celebrating his win, Reform’s Stevenage branch wrote to Facebook: “We’re delighted to announce Rob Henry has been elected as Roebuck ward councillor on SBC [Stevenage Borough Council].

“Huge congratulations to Rob and all the team who worked so hard to support him and thank you to the wonderful residents of Roebuck for voting for him.”

A by-election was called following the resignation of Labour councillor, Anne Wells.

The full results:

• Reform – 513 votes
• Labour – 353 votes
• Conservatives – 157 votes
• Lib Dems – 148 votes
• Greens – 139 votes

Thanet District, Kent 

A Thanet District Council seat was also turned turquoise after Reform saw success in the Garlinge ward.

Winning candidate, Darren Oxborrow, said: “I am really looking forward to representing Garlinge and all the residents at Thanet District Council.

“I want to be involved in all aspects of Garlinge life, fighting our corner, helping with your issues, improving the area where we can and most importantly growing our sense of community.”

The seat was previously held by an independent councillor.

The full results:

• Reform – 44.6 per cent of votes
• Conservatives – 32 per cent
• Labour – 7.9 per cent
• Greens – 7.8 per cent
• Lib Dem – 4.6 per cent
• Independent – 3.1 per cent

Hendon ward, Barnet 

The Tories managed to defend their seat in the Hendon ward in Barnet, north London, winning the by-election by almost 600 votes.

Reform UK came in second place, with candidate David Yosef securing more than 1,000 votes.

The results in full:

• Conservatives – 1,656 votes
• Reform – 1,069
• Labour – 423
• Greens – 201
• Lib Dems – 107
• Rejoin EU – 8

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 

Reform was unsuccessful in its attempt to keep hold of its seat on Worcestershire County Council for the Bromsgrove South division.

A by-election was sparked following the resignation of Reform councillor Gaynor Jean-Louis, who was elected earlier this year.

The marginal seat was expected to be a close call amid growing backlash over a 10 per cent tax hike Reform-controlled Worcestershire County Council is currently consulting residents on.

While Reform landed in second place, it was the Lib Dems who saw victory in the by-election.

The full results:

• Lib Dems – 1,416 votes
• Reform – 911
• Conservatives – 309
• Labour – 92

The turnout was recorded at 30.3 per cent.

Stirling, Scotland

Reform UK also lost out in the Stirling East ward in Stirling, Scotland, where the Scottish National Party (SNP) won by a clear majority.

Mr Farage’s party came in third place, closely behind the Scottish Labour Party.

The full results are:

• SNP – 808 votes
• Scottish Labour Party – 530
• Reform UK – 517
• Scottish Conservatives – 147
• Scottish Greens – 141
• Scottish Lib Dems – 79

St John’s ward, Tunbridge Wells 

The Lib Dems successfully defended their seat on Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in the St John’s ward.

Candidate Ukonu Elisha Obasi was elected after storming ahead with 629 votes.

Reform came in second place with 177 votes.

The full results:

• Lib Dems – 629 votes
• Reform – 177
• Greens – 160
• Tunbridge Wells Alliance – 105
• Conservatives – 90
• Independent – 20

The turnout was recorded at 28.4 per cent.