UKIP won their first parliamentary seat following the Clacton by-election yesterday sending shock waves through the three main political parties.

Richmond carers could be rewarded for their hard work as proposals to increase their hourly wage go before the council,

Summary: Ryan Coley, 20, came fourth in Canbury. Image: By SWLondoner staff Media attention is focused on UKIP as the

Summary: The party won two seats in Norbiton. Image: By SWLondoner staff A red tint to Kingston emerged on Sunday

Summary: The Lib Dems decline was good news for other parties Image: By Jack Skelton Long before the current coalition

Summary: Speaking before the result, Mr Davey said ‘many difficult issues’ posed a problem for the party Image: By Fran

Summary: Labour gained eight seats while the Conservatives lost seven. Image: By Luke Baker and Emma Griffin Merton’s Labour councillors

Summary: Labour Councillor Ben Coleman believes plans to turn some of the hospital into flats alienated voters. Image: By George

Summary: The party took six seats from the Tories. Image: By Koel Mukherjee There were big cheers in the Wandsworth

Summary: The Tories have held power in the borough since 1978. Image: By Li Hoang There were no surprises in

Summary: The party took 11 seats from the Conservatives to hold the authority for the first time since 2006. Image: