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- Council & Politics · London
Hounslow Council loses Labour control after councillor pleads not guilty to fraud
Councillor Gurbachan Singh Athwal, 75, pleaded not guilty to fraud allegations concerning £12,682 while serving as treasurer of Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall. His case caused Hounslow Council to lose Labour’s majority, leaving the authority in a hung situation ahead of a November trial.
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Labour projected to win 59-60 London seats in election poll
A new poll of 6,699 Londoners projects Labour could win 59 or 60 of the capital's 75 parliamentary seats at the next general election. The survey indicates a substantial rise in Labour support and a significant drop for the Conservative and Green parties.
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Council & Politics · CamdenLabour favoured to keep Holborn & St Pancras seat as Greens brace for by‑election test
The Holborn & St Pancras by‑election on 8 October sees Labour’s Sagal Abdi‑Wali leading the field. Green leader Zack Polanski faces a steep challenge despite the party’s recent gains in six London boroughs. A YouGov poll predicts no Green MPs in the capital if a general election were called tomorrow.
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Council & Politics · LondonPoll: Labour to hold 52 London seats, Greens win none
A new MRP survey by More in Common indicates Labour will retain 52 of its 59 parliamentary seats in London. The poll suggests the Green Party will not win any seats in the capital, while the Conservatives are projected to gain five.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Greens accused of hypocrisy over 'convener' role
Hackney Labour councillor Ben Lucas has accused the Green Party of hypocrisy over the appointment of a 'convener', a role he says is functionally a party whip. The Green Party had previously campaigned on not having such a system.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthLabour wins Trinity ward by-election in Wandsworth
A Labour councillor has won the Trinity ward by-election, securing 1,558 votes. The result means the political balance on Wandsworth Council remains unchanged following the May 2026 elections.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon Councillor Mark Adderley Receives Apology and Settlement from Mail Publishers
Mark Adderley, an independent councillor in Croydon, has received an apology and legal settlement from Mail and Metro publishers after alleging his support for Palestine was misrepresented as antisemitic. He claims the campaign involved local Labour figures and caused significant personal distress.
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Council & Politics · HackneyDiane Abbott readmitted to Labour after year-long suspension
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following a year-long suspension over antisemitism allegations. The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP received a formal warning for a tweet referring to the Israel Defense Forces as the 'Jewish Defence Force'. Joani Reid, MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, was also readmitted after her voluntary suspension.
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