British PM boosted by local elections ahead of key vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives made sweeping gains Friday in local elections, handing her a big boost going into next month's Brexit-dominated parliamentary vote.Final results showed the ruling centre-right party gaining ground across the country, with the main opposition Labour party taking a pounding and Brexit cheerleaders UKIP all but wiped out.Despite the thumping victory, May said there was no room for complacency ahead of the June 8 general election and the negotiation