"Westminster was won by Labour for the first time ever in 2022 - big headlines at the time. Buckingham Palace ends up in a Labour borough for the first time, all of that. This time, Labour is really fighting for its life."
"These are likely to be the most consequential elections in London, certainly for the past 20 years - possibly since the first borough elections in 1964."
Labour achieved control of the council for the first time, with a turnout of 31.9% and a 4.7% swing from Conservatives. The number of seats decreased from 60 to 54 due to boundary changes. Labour currently holds 21 of London's 32 councils, while Conservatives have lost key councils. Experts predict significant challenges for Labour in future elections, with potential gains for the Greens and Liberal Democrats. The upcoming elections are considered highly consequential, with uncertainty surrounding the outcomes for both major parties.
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