Prime Minister David Cameron says he's "sorry" for all the "hard-working Conservative councillors" who've lost their seats in the local elections.

The coalition government - including the Lib Dems too - have lost control of over 20 councils in the local elections.

With counting not quite finished, Labour gained about 500 new seats, with roughly 40 percent of the national vote.

Leader Ed Miliband says his party is "getting back in touch with people's concerns":