The makeup of Worcester City Council has changed drastically after this years elections, with Labour now one seat off an overall majority while the Conservatives are now down to just one councillor.
The Green Party and the Liberal Democrats also gained seats as all 35 councillors were elected on the same day for the first time in the authority’s history.
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Here is how each of the major parties reacted.
Labour- ‘A minority administration is possible’
Labour were the biggest winners of the day, gaining four seats to leave them with 17 overall- just one shy of a majority.
The city’s Labour group also held on to all the councillors who represented them during the previous administration.
Coun Lynn Denham, joint leader of the council before tonight, told the Observer a minority Labour administration could be possible but wouldn’t be drawn into making any commitments on the route forward.
She added: “I’m thrilled, all our Labour councillors have passion for the city, skills, and knowledge to bring to our party and this council.
“We now need an opportunity to reflect on what has happened and celebrate our massive achievement.
“Undoubtedly on the doorstep people have been saying they’ll vote for anybody but the Conservative’s and even lifelong supporters want to get rid of this government and all they represent.”
