The main opposition Labour Party won control of three London boroughs long held by the Conservatives.
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and a worsening economic picture. Across the country, increasing food and fuel prices that have sent household bills soaring dominated election campaigning. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves at the media as he leaves with his dog Dilyn after voting at a polling station in London, for local council elections, Thursday, May 5, 2022. The Labour Party has been out of power nationally since 2010.
Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden acknowledged the results in London were “difficult” but said the “more mixed picture” elsewhere showed Labour did not have the momentum to win the next general election. Labour’s national campaign coordinator, Shabana Mahmood, argued that the results showed Labour was building a solid foundation to regain power after four successive national election defeats.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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