Lib Dems could grab third of London's councils says Evening Standard

According to an article in today's Evening Standard Lib Dems could take control of one third of London's councils in two weeks time.

City Hall Editor, Pippa Crerar says: "Local government experts predict that "yellow fever" could spread to up to 11 councils at next month's local elections, to be held on the same day as the general election."

The article goes on to suggest that the Lib Dems are expected to hang on to Sutton, Richmond and Kingston , take overall control of Southwark and Camden, which are run in coalition, and push back the threat from Labour in Islington. The other councils that are targetted are Brent, Waltham Forest, Lewisham, Haringey and Lambeth.