Local elections: Southampton
The Conservatives are out in front in this unitary authority. The other main parties are keen to make inroads.
Cracking result in Southampton
by Phil Hornby
Labour Leader Ed Miliband visited Southampton today after his party won control from the Conservatives.
Read the full storyLandslide victory for Labour
Labour have had a landslide victory in Southampton, making it a misterable night for the Conservatives in the city.
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Labour celebrate after Southampton win
The word 'landslide' is over-used in elections, but that's what happened in Southampton. The Tories were defending 14 seats, and lost 10 to Labour. Labour also won a seat from Lib Dems. This was one of Labour's top target councils. Conservatives were defending controversial record of council cuts.
Labour landslide in Southampton, taking control from Tories
Labour have recorded a landslide victory in Southampton. More later.
Southampton turning red
10 of 16 Southampton wards. 7 for Labour. 3 for Conservative. Labour's latest in Peartree. @meridiantonight
From @AndrewPateITV on Twitter:This latest from our correspondent Andrew Pate and it looks like the Conservatives will lose Southampton to Labour.
Southampton results
8 of 16 wards in Southampton. Labour win Bitterne, Bevois, Coxford, Freemantle, Bargate & Millbrook. Cons with 2 wins. @meridiantonight
From @AndrewPateITV on Twitter:Labour have taken Freemantle from the Conservatives. #Southampton #le12
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Latest from Southampton
4 wards declared so far in Southampton. 3 Labour. 1 Conservative. @meridiantonight
From @AndrewPateITV on Twitter:Southampton overview
Before tonight's results Southampton had 25 Cons, 19 Lab, 2 Lib Dem, 2 vacant seats. Expected to be close call. http://t.co/OKpENT93
From @AndrewPateITV on Twitter:Update from Southampton
Before tonight's results Southampton had 25 Cons, 19 Lab, 2 Lib Dem, 2 vacant seats. Expected to be close call. http://t.co/OKpENT93
From @AndrewPateITV on Twitter:Southampton count begins
The count has begun in Southampton City Council's elections. Our correspondent Andrew Pate is at the count, and you can follow him @AndrewPateITV.
