SE1 goes Lib Dem as Labour loses Lambeth

Southwark

The new composition of the council is:

Liberal Democrats – 30
Labour – 28
Conservatives – 5
Total: 63

Prior to the election, the political composition of Southwark was:

Labour – 31
Lib Dem – 27
Conservative – 4
Independent – 2
Total: 64

The result means there is no majority party and leaders will now meet to decide what kind of executive arrangements will be put in place. There will be a constitutional meeting of the council on 29 May when executive arrangements are likely to be adopted.
• Full results for Southwark

Lambeth

The new composition of the council is:

Labour – 28
Lib Dem – 28
Conservative – 7	

Prior to the election, the political composition of Lambeth was:

Labour – 41
Lib Dem – 18
Conservative – 5

Commenting on the election result in Lambeth, chief executive Faith Boardman said: "It has been an eventful election in Lambeth, as in many other parts of London.

"All three political party leaders are clearly committed to making a balanced council work for the benefit of all of the people of Lambeth and shall be meeting to determine a positive and constructive way forward."
• Full results for Lambeth