While much of London was a tale of the Conservatives versus Labour, it was a different story in Kingston-upon-Thames where the Liberal Democrats strengthened its grip on the borough.
The Tories had been tipped to pose a challenge this time round, but lost five seats to hold only five, with the Lib Dems gaining seven to stand on 41. The Greens lost its single seat on the council, following Councillor Sharron Falchikov-Sumner’s resignation in January.
