Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
Summary
The Green Party has made large gains in south London, taking control of Lewisham and becoming the biggest party in Lambeth, both formerly held by Labour. They also won more than 440 council seats across England and elected their first mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.Key Facts
- The Green Party gained 40 seats in Lewisham, winning control of the council for the first time since Labour held it since 1968.
- In Lambeth, Greens gained 27 seats, making them the largest party and ending Labour’s control since 2006.
- The Greens won their first-ever elected mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.
- Overall, the Greens won over 440 council seats across England in local elections.
- Labour managed to keep control in Hackney and Islington despite strong Green gains.
- Outside London, the Greens took control of Norwich city council from Labour and made gains in Hastings, Salford, Oxford, Southampton, Exeter, and Manchester.
- The results show a shift in local political support away from the traditional Labour dominance in these areas.
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