Labour has lost seats across Greater Manchester in local elections 2024
Labour has lost seats at councils across Greater Manchester and no longer holds a majority in Oldham . The party suffered losses, predominantly to independent candidates, in several areas where the war in Gaza was said to be a decisive factor for some voters.
But in Greater Manchester, Labour suffered losses. The party lost four seats overall in Oldham, putting the council in no overall control. In Bolton, Labour need three seats to secure a majority. The party won three seats, but lost five leaving the party two seats down. In Stockport, the Lib Dems gained two seats - Offerton and Cheadle East and Cheadle Hulme North - but the party was one short of a majority. Greens, Edgeley Community Association and Heald Green Ratepayers held seats, but the Lib Dems are still the largest party.
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