Summary: The first meetings since the local elections have now been held. Image: By Jack Skelton The leaders of South

Summary: Graham Pycock said thousands of letters attacking the Conservatives were delivered on the eve of the poll. Image: By

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 two extra seats, while the Lib Dems lost two. Image: By Tom Mulvihill and Naomi Agius The

Summary: The Lib Dems were the day’s biggest losers. Image: By Jack Miller, Amy Martin and Amani Hughes Lambeth’s Labour

Summary: My campaign started as a bit of joke, she admits Image: By Naomi Firsht and Li Hoang Labour proved it

Summary: The party lost all but four of the 63 seats available. Image: By Amani Hughes, Amy Martin and Jack

Summary: All the news and reaction from counts across south-west London Image: Our reporters have been at counts across south-west

A crushing victory saw the Conservatives capture the decisive battleground of Kingston Council after 12 years of Liberal Democrat leadership.

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