Islington London Borough Council election, 2006

Islington Council election, 2006

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First party Second party Third party   Leader Steve Hitchins Catherine West Katie Dawson Party Liberal Democrat Labour Green Leader since 1997 2004 4 May 2006 Leader's seat St. Peter's (defeated) Tollington Highbury West Last election 38 seats, 45.8% 10 seats, 35.7% 0 seat, 10.8% Seats won 24 23 1 Seat change 13 12 1 Popular vote 39,238 41,404 19,736 Percentage 33.1% 34.9% 16.6% Swing 12.7% 0.8% 5.8%   Fourth party   Leader David Barnes Party Conservative Leader's seat Highbury East (defeated) Last election 0 seats, 4.2% Seats won 0 Seat change Popular vote 14,121 Percentage 11.9% Swing 7.7%
Leader of Largest Party before election Steve Hitchins Liberal Democrat Subsequent Leader of Largest Party James Kempton Liberal Democrat

Steve Hitchins
Liberal Democrat

James Kempton
Liberal Democrat

The 2006 Islington Council election took place on 4 May 2006 to elect members of Islington London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Liberal Democrats lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

The results saw the Liberal Democrats lose their majority on the council, after the Labour party made a gain of 12 seats, meaning the Liberal Democrats would require the casting vote of the mayor to continue running the council. The Green Party meanwhile gained a seat on the council.

* - Existing Councillor seeking re-election.

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