Local election results
As predicted, Dartford council has been won by the Conservatives (from no overall control) and Labour have lost seats. In fact, across the county and across the country they've taken a battering. Neighbouring Gravesham has also turned blue on the political map, joining Sevenoaks, Medway, Swale, Dover, Ashford, Canterbury... the Conservatives now hold the vast majority of the South East in their control.
Conservatives gain Dartford from No overall control
Turnout: 36.6%
In Sheffield, the Liberal Democrats couldn't quite gain a majority, but they've done enough to shift the balance of power. Sheffield, like fellow major northern city Hull, no longer appears red on the map, but Labour have held on to Rotherham, Barnsley and Wakefield.
Labour lose Sheffield to No overall control
Turnout: 36.0%
Conservatives gain Dartford from No overall control
Turnout: 36.6%
In Sheffield, the Liberal Democrats couldn't quite gain a majority, but they've done enough to shift the balance of power. Sheffield, like fellow major northern city Hull, no longer appears red on the map, but Labour have held on to Rotherham, Barnsley and Wakefield.
Labour lose Sheffield to No overall control
Turnout: 36.0%
