County Elections Various County elections, including the London County- Council
elections, took place on Thursday, March 5th.• In London the Municipal Reformers gained six seats, increasing their number from 77 to 83. Labour dropped from 42 to 85 seats ; and the Liberals now have six seats instead of five. In 1928 Labour gained eight seats when the Municipal Reformers lost seven. The London County Council elections reflect what seems to be the tendency of political opinion throughout the country. It must be noted, however, that characteristically hard work by Socialists in some parts of London had its reward. Only about .28 per cent. of the electors troubled to vote. In 1928 the percentage was 35.6. The fall in the total Liberal poll was remarkable—from a little more than 97,000 to just, under 81,000. The Communists are evidently drawing near to an eclipse, Outside London there have not been great changes, but Labour has lost considerably in Lancashire and in the West Riding of Yorkshire. * *
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