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Local elections: Modest gains for Greens, as Conservatives dominate poll

05 May 2017 •

Local elections: Modest gains for Greens, as Conservatives dominate poll

Sweeping gains for Conservatives, as Metro Mayors prepare to take control of key environmental and transport policies

The Conservatives enjoyed widespread gains across the country in yesterday's local elections, further fueling predictions they are on the way to a crushing victory in next month's general election...

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