Backlash for Johnson as Tories pay the price for partygate at the polls
Keir Starmer hails a ‘turning point’ for Labour as the party takes key London authorities from the Conservatives.
Keir Starmer hails a ‘turning point’ for Labour as the party takes key London authorities from the Conservatives.
It comes as several other key London boroughs fall into Labour hands, including Wandsworth and, for the first time ever, Barnet.
Boris Johnson’s party suffered losses to Labour in Wandsworth and Barnet, with defeat also expected in the local election in Westminster.
Voters had turned up to the polling station to be confronted with a sign pointing to the food bank or the election.
Tory Councillors have turned on Boris Johnson following losses across the country, with one saying there is anger in the local party.
"I’m guessing Carrie has a postal vote so she doesn’t have to be seen with him. And I bet she didn’t show it to him either," Alastair Campbell said.
Queues outside polling stations have formed as people try access food banks in the same buildings, according to local reports.
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