"Southwark Liberal Democrats have shared an internal projection showing that after May's local elections, they will return their highest number of councillors in decades, potentially depriving Labour of a majority. This comes after a series of housing scandals that toppled the previous Labour leader of the council and forced a housing cabinet member to resign. The Labour Party is currently one of the most unpopular incumbent governments in recent history, polling at lows not even seen under disastrous Conservative Governments."
"The Liberal Democrats, the only elected opposition group on Southwark Council, say their campaign is building significant momentum across the borough. The party has consistently been campaigning for residents on the core issues of housing, crime, the cost of living, and improving council services. The analysis is based on thousands of local conversations and uses the same advanced voter modelling software that saw Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau sweep to victory in 2012 and 2015."
"The wards the Liberal Democrats are expecting to make gains in include Rotherhithe, defeating Labour's current finance chief and former housing boss Cllr Stephanie Cryan and Labour Chief Whip Cllr Bethan Roberts. The projection also shows that - on a good night for the party - Goose Green may also be on the cards for a gain, potentially toppling Labour Housing Boss Cllr Portia Mwangaangye and Labour Cabinet Member Cllr James McAsh."
An internal projection indicates the Southwark Liberal Democrats expect their highest number of councillors in decades after May's local elections, potentially depriving Labour of a majority. A series of housing scandals toppled the previous Labour council leader and forced a housing cabinet member to resign. Labour is polling at historically low levels for an incumbent government. The Liberal Democrats report growing campaign momentum across the borough, focusing on housing, crime, the cost of living, and council services. The analysis relies on thousands of local conversations and advanced voter-modelling software. Targeted gains include Rotherhithe, Goose Green, Bermondsey, and Old Southwark, with the Green Party trailing consistently.
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