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Labour Slumps in London Council Vote, Housing Cuts Blamed

4/30/2026

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Labour is projected to record worst London council-election result in 50 years on Thursday, 2026-04-30.
Analysts cite Labour’s later transfers of council estates, which cut public-housing stock, as a key reason for the defeat.
The Greens, with about 225,000 members, are targeting mayoral races in Lewisham and Hackney to oust Labour.
New renters’ rights stop summary evictions but allow rent hikes that can price out tenants, showing Labour’s limited impact.

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Labour is projected to record worst London council-election result in 50 years on Thursday, 2026-04-30.
Analysts cite Labour’s later transfers of council estates, which cut public-housing stock, as a key reason for the defeat.
The Greens, with about 225,000 members, are targeting mayoral races in Lewisham and Hackney to oust Labour.
New renters’ rights stop summary evictions but allow rent hikes that can price out tenants, showing Labour’s limited impact.