Labour wins three London councils from the Tories
LABOUR turfed the Tories out of three London councils yesterday as Ed Miliband’s party claimed 1,200 more seats than Ukip.
Twelve years of Tory rule at Hammersmith and Fulham was ended as voters gave 11 Conservatives the boot in favour of Labour candidates.
Tony Benn’s granddaughter Emily Benn was among Labour reps celebrating after turning a Tory majority of four in a Labour majority of 10.
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