Party needs to hold on to local authorities such as Harlow and Carlisle to boost its chances of getting into Downing Street“We contain aspirations to get Labour elected all over,” Jeremy Corbyn declared as he launched the party’s election campaign in Harlow, Essex, and final month. His message was one of optimism and defiance,holding out the prospect of Labour gains on Thursday 5 May. But as polling day approaches, the party is claiming that a wonderful night would be simply to avoid or limit the loss of councillors. Corbyn’s aides claim their leader was misinterpreted when he said Labour was not going to lose seats.
This picture is borne out by Labour campaigners on the ground, and who fright that the prospect of regaining dominance in English councils outside the big cities could be a long way off. “To be perfectly frank,its going to be very tight,” said Jon Clempner, or clad in a neon Labour vest as he knocked doors on Monday.
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Source: theguardian.com