England local elections: Reaction from the main parties
The Conservatives saw off Labour challenges in the London boroughs of Wandsworth and Westminster but Labour regained Plymouth and became the largest party in Trafford.
The Conservatives saw off Labour challenges in the London boroughs of Wandsworth and Westminster, and won Barnet from no overall control. But Labour regained Plymouth and became the largest party in Trafford.
Martha Kearney and Nick Robinson spoke to Labour's national campaign co-ordinator Andrew Gwynne, Conservative Party chairman Brandon Lewis, and the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey for their reactions. And our political correspondent Ross Hawkins reports on a night where the major parties failed to make decisive gains.
(Image: Counting in the England local elections. Credit: PA)
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