London Elections latest polling: Green gains and Labour out

Lucy Carrier-Pilkington | 22nd April 2026 | Uncategorised
Green gains: Polanski has taken the party to a record number of members (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Green gains: Polanski has taken the party to a record number of members (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Latest polling from YouGov suggests major gains for Greens and Reform UK in the capital.

Labour seems set for historic losses in the London local elections with Greens and Reform UK looking to perform well in the capital, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are expected to hold their ground. Latest data released today by YouGov projects that a huge shift is expected for local government in London. YouGov predicts Labour will win the highest vote share in 15 councils, down from 21 during the 2022 local elections. While Labour is on the downturn, a breakthrough is expected for the Greens who could lead in as many as four councils, with Reform potentially winning three – neither party having ever before topped the poll in any council in London. A Green Party spokesperson told Mace: “We are taking nothing for granted and we are out campaigning every day in record numbers, in London and all over the country. Voters are responding to our positive message on making housing affordable and bringing in rent controls, which failing Labour councils and th...

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