Tory council representation has imploded, but Labour’s gains have not been seismic. These charts show what this may signal for a general electionConservative representation has collapsed to its lowest level since 1998 in the areas that voted in Thursday’s local elections, according to a Guardian analysis.
Chart showing the Conservatives dropped to their lowest level of representation since 1998 in the councils up this year In total, Guardian analysis shows there are eight councils where Labour representation, in terms of the party’s share of councillors, is now at its highest level since 1997, following the 2 May elections.collapsing to record lows, there are more councils where Labour is lagging behind its position in the late 1990s as independents and third parties take up more seats.Among the most significant Tory losses was Welwyn Hatfield council where the party lost 10 out of 14 seats it was defending.