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Merton elections 2026: Labour under pressure as Lib Dems eye takeover

Here is our look at everything you need to know ahead of the council elections in Merton on Thurdsay 7

Picture of London Bridge, lit at night, from the lower, northern side of the river. The Shard is in the background to the upper-right.

Labour Council quashes ‘no confidence’ debate in Southwark power struggle

Southwark’s Labour Council fended off what was styled as a ‘No Confidence Vote’ by opposition councillors this week. In a

‘Pointy’ Penny and feisty Farage: social media reactions to the BBC election debate

With Penny Mordaunt tweeting throughout and Labour hitting back, here are the top social media reactions to the live BBC

Townsend School announced its closure in February earlier this year.

Primary schools in Southwark close as families abandon area

Several primary schools in Southwark have closed over the past year due to a decline of children and families living

Voter presenting photo ID to vote. copyright: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk

How will new photo ID voting regulations affect local elections?

Local elections this May will be the first time voters will be required to present photo ID to vote at polling stations.

Boris Johnson looks over his shoulder

Election results 2022: Boris Johnson’s Conservatives reel, as London losses mount

Conservative defeats in local elections across the UK, including significant losses in London, have increased the pressure on Boris Johnson, according to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Lib Dem MP defends Sadiq Khan and TfL against government attacks

The Liberal Democrat’s transport spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP, has branded what she called unfair government attacks on Transport for London

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