Labour makes gains in Leeds as Green Party muscles into Tory stronghold

The Green Party has arguably secured the biggest result of the day in Leeds

Labour are celebrating marginal gains in Leeds as the Tories suffer losses country-wide in the local elections.

Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn told LeedsLive: "I think it's a good day for Labour here in Leeds and nationally. We're making steady progress."I'm very pleased nationally. I'm not in the least bit surprised [Conservatives have lost councils]," he added. "If you compare where we are now to that terrible night in December 2019 when we had our worst result since the 1930s - Keir Starmer has done a wonderful job.

The Conservatives lost three seats - including in Horsforth and Wetherby, the Greens lost one, and the Lib Dems lost one overall. The Green Party were very excited when new councillor Penny Stables took a seat in Wetherby. "I will do my best to continue to work hard and I'm incredibly thankful for all your help. I look forward to working with my other councillors."

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