Local elections: The key battles explained
With the polls now closed, ITV News Political Editor Tom Bradby examines the key local council results which the main political parties will be most nervously awaiting.
Ukip will need to choose Westminster seats carefully
UKIP's successes in the local elections have raised the possibility of them winning a Westminster seat at the general election.
Labour in biggest danger of disappointment
A year ahead of the general election, Ed Miliband's party is seeing only patchy support in areas it should expect to gain ground.
Rotherham now Westminster target for UKIP
UKIP are likely to make Rotherham a key target for 2015 after a storming result in the local elections.