Brain drain fear at London town halls as almost 80 local councillors to stand at general election

A record number of almost 80 London councillors are standing for election to Parliament, raising concerns about a possible brain drain from the boroughs. But the payback could be a greater understanding within Parliament of the challenges facing London.

The analysis suggests about 30 serving or former Labour councillors could become MPs, potentially causing a large number of council by-elections.

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