The Labour Party has emerged victorious in the recent by-elections held in various towns in England and Wales. With 43.7 percent of support, Sadiq Khan, the current mayor of London, has secured re-election for a historic third term leading the London City Council. The Conservative Party’s Susan Hall received 40.9 percent of the vote and came in second place.
Official results have confirmed that the Liberal Democratic Party was the second most elected councilors, ahead of the Conservative Party. The Green Party and other independent formations also obtained council seats. In other areas such as the West Midlands, Richard Parker won and displaced outgoing Conservative Andy Street from power. Andy Burnham secured a third consecutive term as president in Greater Manchester.
Labour leader Keir Starmer believes that conservative party “do not deserve to govern” after their defeat in municipal elections. Ed Davey, Labour leader, highlighted their success in challenging traditionally conservative areas while providing a warning for conservative MPs. Starmer emphasized on need for a positive plan to govern the country while criticizing current government’s failings and divisiveness. These election results set up an exciting stage for upcoming general elections with Labour hoping to build on their recent successes .
