London’s local elections have delivered a series of significant political shifts, with the Green Party winning the Hackney mayoralty and Reform UK securing its first-ever London council in Havering.
Voters across the capital went to the polls on Thursday, with elections held in all 32 boroughs and more than 1,800 council seats contested. Early results suggest a more fragmented political landscape, with losses for Labour and gains for smaller parties reshaping control in key areas.
The Green Party’s victory in Hackney marks a notable breakthrough in one of Labour’s traditional strongholds, signalling growing support for alternative parties in inner London. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s win in Havering represents a historic moment for the party, giving it its first foothold in London local government.
The Conservatives have also made important gains. They have regained control of Westminster from Labour, held onto Kensington and Chelsea and Bexley, and emerged as the largest party in Wandsworth, which now falls into no overall control. These results indicate a partial recovery for the party in parts of the রাজধান.
The Liberal Democrats successfully defended their positions in Richmond upon Thames and Sutton but fell short in their attempt to take Merton from Labour. Labour, despite suffering losses elsewhere, has managed to retain control of Hammersmith and Fulham as well as Ealing.
Counting has taken place overnight in several boroughs, with results from others expected later on Friday and into Saturday. Prior to the election, Labour controlled 21 boroughs, compared with five for the Conservatives, three for the Liberal Democrats, one for the Aspire Party, and two under no overall control.
As the remaining declarations come in, the full picture is still emerging. However, early outcomes point to a capital moving away from traditional two-party dominance, with voters increasingly backing a wider range of political parties.