Brent Lib Dems Elect New Leader After Election Gains
Cllr Anton Georgiou returns as leader of Brent Liberal Democrats after the party increased its council seats to 11 in the May 2026 local elections, contributing to Labour losing overall control.
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Paper Candidate Wins Hackney Wick Council Seat
Tyrone Scott, a Green party paper candidate, unexpectedly won a council seat in Hackney Wick. He aims to rebuild community cohesion after the party's historic victory.
London Elections: Record Shifts in Party Fortunes
London local elections 2026 set records: Labour defends 67% of seats locally vs 30% elsewhere; Reform wins only 5% in capital. Greens gain first council control, and no overall control hits historic high.
Green Party Wins Historic Majority in Lewisham
The Green Party secured an outright majority in Lewisham, winning 28 of 54 seats, ending 55 years of Labour control. Key wins include Deptford and Rushey Green.
Ex-Gogglebox Star Josh Tapper Wins Labour Council Seat
Josh Tapper, 28, former Gogglebox star, has been elected Labour Councillor for Underhill ward in Barnet, nine years after leaving the show.
Reform Candidate Wins Seat After Racist Remarks
Glenn Gibbins, a Reform candidate who said Nigerians should be melted to fill potholes, won a council seat in Sunderland. Another Reform candidate who called Holocaust a hoax also won.
Redbridge 2026: Labour Holds Council Despite Losing 11 Seats
Labour retained control of Redbridge Council with 43 of 63 seats, despite losing 11 seats. Independents and Greens made gains, while Reform won its first seat.
Greens Seize Hackney Council as Labour Collapses
The Green Party wins control of Hackney Council with 42 seats, as Labour's majority collapses to nine, following Zoe Garbett's mayoral victory.
Harrow 2026: Conservatives Hold Council with Increased Majority
Conservatives win 42 seats in Harrow Council, Labour drops to 12, and new party Arise secures its first councillor in the 2026 local elections.
Conservatives Retain Bromley Council Control in 2026 Election
The Conservatives retained control of Bromley Council in the 2026 local elections, gaining two seats despite predictions of a Reform takeover. Reform won only six seats.
Croydon Mayor Jason Perry Re-elected in Tight Race
Conservative Jason Perry wins second term as Croydon Mayor, beating Labour's Rowenna Davis by 1,113 votes. Top priorities: stabilising finances and regenerating town centre.
Kingston Election 2026: Lib Dems Hold 44 Seats
The Liberal Democrats retained 44 seats on Kingston Council, securing a third term. KIRG lost opposition status, while Conservatives held two seats.
Kensington and Chelsea 2026 Election: Tories Retain Control
Labour gains six seats in Kensington and Chelsea Council election, becoming the dominant opposition party. Tories hold 34 seats, Lib Dems win three.
Lib Dems Sweep Sutton Elections, Conservatives Lose All Seats
Liberal Democrats win 51 of 55 seats in Sutton local elections, wiping out Conservatives. Reform UK becomes main opposition with two seats. Voter turnout rises to 46.78%.
Labour Loses Control of Wandsworth Council
Labour lost control of Wandsworth Council after one term, with the Conservatives winning 29 seats, Labour 28, and one Independent, resulting in no overall control.
West London grandma 'trapped' at home after cowboy builders
Patricia Salt, 76, paid rogue builders £13,000 to remove spray foam insulation, but they left her with a leaking roof, no certification, and a £20,000 repair bill, preventing her from selling her home.
Labour Holds Hammersmith and Fulham Despite Tory Gains
Labour retained control of Hammersmith and Fulham Council with 38 of 50 seats, despite Conservatives gaining two seats. Greens, Lib Dems, and Reform failed to win any seats.
Wealthy Kensington and Chelsea Residents Worry About Knife Crime
Despite being London's wealthiest borough, Kensington and Chelsea residents express concerns over knife crime, housing, NHS, and planning delays ahead of local elections on May 7.
Israeli General Admits Unprecedented West Bank Killings
Israeli Maj Gen Avi Bluth admits troops killed like never since 1967, discriminating against Palestinians while sparing Jewish settlers, in leaked remarks.
Greenwich Council Leader: Labour Manifesto 'Most Ambitious'
Greenwich Council leader Anthony Okereke says Labour's manifesto is the most ambitious of any party, with promises including 6,000 homes and £150 bike vouchers for children.
Hounslow Council Leader on Election Pledges and Scandals
Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat discusses Labour's election pledges, missed targets, and recent scandals ahead of the May 7 local elections.
Hillingdon Labour Leader on Finances, Tax, and Heathrow
Cllr Stuart Mathers outlines priorities for Hillingdon Council, including transparent finances, scrapping garden waste charges, and opposing a third Heathrow runway.
East London Borough's Voter Apathy: Less Than a Third Vote
In Newham, London's most deprived borough, less than a third of residents voted in the 2022 local elections. Residents express frustration over unfulfilled promises and lack of representation.
Sutton Election Manifestos: Potholes, LTNs, Incinerator
Parties vying for Sutton Council outline pledges on transport, housing, and the Beddington incinerator ahead of May 7 polls.
Tower Hamlets 2026 Election Candidates Listed by Ward
All candidates for Tower Hamlets mayor and councillors in the 2026 local elections, listed by ward. Voting takes place on May 7.
UK Local Elections: First Major Change in 154 Years
Milton Keynes voters can cast ballots at a shopping centre, while three areas extend voting over multiple days in the biggest reform since 1872.
Monster Truck Crash Kills 3, Injures 38 in Colombia
At least three people died and 38 were injured when a monster truck plowed into spectators in Popayan, Colombia. The driver lost control after a jump, hitting a light pole.
Hammersmith and Fulham Residents Raise Parking and Transport Issues
Residents of Hammersmith and Fulham cite parking costs, transport affordability, road conditions, and crime as key concerns ahead of the May 7 local elections.
Hillingdon Leader on Election Pledges and Cowley Hall Controversy
Cllr Ian Edwards discusses council tax, housing, and the £113k discount scandal at Cowley Meeting Hall ahead of the May 2026 local elections.
Labour Lewisham Mayor Candidate Promises Community Patrol
Amanda De Ryk, Labour's candidate for Lewisham Mayor, pledges a community enforcement patrol for safer streets and a new youth trust to support young people.
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