LONDON—U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party largely held its ground in local elections, suggesting a continuing stalemate between her minority government and an opposition unable to capitalize on its travails. After a difficult period for a government that is divided over Brexit and recently suffered a high-profile resignation over an immigration scandal, the Conservatives lost control of five councils and gained control of four in elections held in towns and cities across England.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 04, 2018 07:24 UTC