UK's May avoids wipeout in London elections - Reuters

As reported by Reuters, Prime Minister Theresa May's party has so far avoided a landslide in London local elections.

Key quotes

"Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party avoided a wipeout... and eked out gains in Brexit-supporting regions elsewhere."

"The elections are viewed as a gauge of public support for May as she faces a possible revolt in parliament over her strategy for leaving the European Union."

"Partial results showed May was likely to avoid the kind of widespread losses that would dramatically weaken her authority over Conservative lawmakers."

"Votes will decide more than 4,400 council seats, determining the makeup of 150 local government authorities who are responsible for the day-to-day provision of public services. They do not affect seats in parliament, where May has only a slim working majority thanks to a deal with a smaller party."