Local Election Results 2022: Labour and Liberal Democrats make gains

Labour retakes control of several councils, while the Liberal Democrats make significant gains

The majority of results from the 2022 local elections in England have been declared. Labour has gained control of several councils, including Trafford, Stevenage, and Worcester. The Liberal Democrats have also made significant gains, including winning control of Kingston upon Thames and Wirral.

Conservative losses

The Conservative Party has lost control of several councils, including Wandsworth, Barnet, and Westminster. These losses are a significant setback for the Conservative Party, which has been in power since 2010.

Green Party gains

The Green Party has also made some gains in the local elections, winning control of two councils: Herefordshire and Stroud. This is the first time that the Green Party has won control of any councils in England.

Voter turnout

Voter turnout in the local elections was relatively low, with just 37% of eligible voters casting a ballot. This is the lowest turnout since 2002.

Analysis

The results of the local elections are a mixed bag for the main political parties. Labour has made some gains, but the Conservatives have lost control of several key councils. The Liberal Democrats have also made significant gains, while the Green Party has won control of two councils for the first time.

The local elections are seen as a test of public opinion ahead of the next general election, which is due to be held in 2024. The results suggest that the Conservative Party is facing an uphill battle to win re-election.