London and UK local election 2022 results: Labour takes Barnet, Wandsworth and Westminster councils in blow to Tories

Labour has won control of Barnet, Wandsworth and Westminster councils from the Tories in a blow to Boris Johnson’s leadership.

Wandsworth had been a Tory stronghold for 44 years and was seen as the ‘jewel in the crown’ for the party, while Barnet and Westminster had never been held by Labour. London Mayor Sadiq Khan hailed the Wandsworth win as a “historic, joyous night for Labour”.