London local elections 2026: Ed Davey's Lib Dems battling to clinch 'historic victory' to gain fourth council
Liberal Democrats, led by Sir Ed Davey, are fighting to win control of Merton council in south-west London, aiming for a 'historic victory' and potentially running four London councils simultaneously. The party is targeting key wards and is confident of holding their strongholds in south-west London.
The Liberal Democrats are engaged in a fierce battle against Labour to win control of Merton council in south-west London. Party leader Sir Ed Davey joined activists in the area, focusing on key wards that could decide the council's leadership after May 7. Sir Ed expressed confidence in his party's ability to repel challenges from the Green Party and Reform UK, and potentially make a 'historic victory' in Merton. The Lib Dems are seeking to become the biggest party on the council and believe they might gain an overall majority. If successful, it would be the first time they run four London councils at the same time. The party has also pushed for closer ties with the European Union, advocating for a new Customs Union and a youth mobility scheme.
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