Greens and Labour neck and neck in Brent according to YouGov Poll

 

Image: YouGov

Today's YouGov poll of Londoners carried out between 27th March and 21st April lists Brent as one of the London boroughs where Greens and Labour are close with the margin between the parties five points of less (green and red stripes above). 

The projections give the following shares of the vote. Vote share is of course distinct from the actual share of seats and thus the majority party on the council.

 

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

CONSERVATIVES     19

LABOUR                     25

LIB DEM                     14

REFORM                     15 

GREEN                         25 

INDEPENDENT            2

 

YouGov note:

The model, which uses data from more than 4,500 adults in London in fieldwork from 27 March to 21 April, projects vote shares for each of the parties in all 32 London boroughs. With so many close races, we are not projecting seat wins and losses, as per previous YouGov council election models, but are instead focussing on support for the parties. Owing to the first past the post voting system, this does not guarantee a party will win outright control of a borough, or even the most seats, as happened in Bexley at the 2002 elections and Havering in 2022.

 Image: YouGov

YouGov note:

As with all projections of this nature, our London-wide vote share estimates also come with possible ranges. Labour could be anywhere from as low as 19 to as high as 34. The Conservatives have a ten-point probable range from 13% to 23%, while the Lib Dems could be between 10% and 21%, Reform between 9% and 19%, and the Greens between 15% and 28%.

 

 Full YouGov Poll Report

 

Palestine Solidarity Campaign: Local Election Hustings, Chalkhill Community Centre Monday 27th April 7-9pm

 

Peter Oborne speaking on 'Complicit' in conversation with Melissa Benn Tuesday April 28th 7pm - 8.30pm

 

 From Better Kensal and Kilburn 2026

 Venue: St Luke's church, Fernhead Road, West Kilburn (Queens Park station)

Date: Tuesday April 28th 7pm - 8.30pm 

Peter will be discussing his new book 'Complicit: Britain's role in the destruction of Gaza', and much more, in a wide-ranging conversation.

Journalist Peter Oborne is the author of many books including The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism (2021), The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong About Islam (2022) and now Complicit: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza.

A doyen of Fleet Street and broadcast TV for 30 years, he was blacklisted by the mainstream media in 2019 for his whistleblowing article in Open Democracy 'British journalists have become part of Johnson’s fake news machine'. He now writes about politics for Declassified UK, Double Down News, openDemocracy, Middle East Eye and Byline Times.

Described as "one of the great truth-tellers of our time", Peter will discuss his career and his books with Melissa Benn, and cast his eye on the latest political developments. There will be plenty of time for questions from the floor.

Peter's book Complicit will be available to buy and be signed, as will Melissa's new collection of the political writing of Tony Benn, The Most Dangerous Man in Britain?

TICKETS

Labour candidate issues environmental ultimatum to Tories over treatment of Cllr Sunita Hirani

I am not prepared to continue to participate or play any further part in any voluntary activity or community organisation in Brent including, but not restricted to, the Wealdstone Brook and associated flood relief and river restoration projects, until the Conservative Party nationally, and the Brent West Conservative Party locally, issue an unreserved apology for the totally unfounded allegations of 'alleged criminal activity' against Cllr. Sunita Hirani and her suspension and subsequent disqualification as a Conservative Candidate for the Kenton Ward in the forthcoming May 7th Local Brent Council Elections.

John Poole

Dated: 21st. April 2026

'Whole raft' of Brent West Conservative Party members reported to have resigned today with immediate effect

A usually well-informed source tells me that 'a whole raft' of Brent West Conservative Party submitted their resignations today with immediate effect. This follows the suspension and resignation of Cllr Sunita Hirani from the Conservative Party.

In bright sunsine the case is made for the retention of Granville Rec in South Kilburn

 

 

 Saturday's Action Day to Save the Granville Rec took place in glorious sunshine - so bright that I could not see the screen on my digital camera!  Despite that the video is worth listening to for Leslie Barson's passionate speech  in defence of the space. It is accidentally appropriate that much of her speech takes place against the background of the rustling of new leaves in mature trees as I was unable to focus on the speaker.

The space is in the centre of the South Kilburn regeneration and an oasis for nature and humans alike.

The day was attended by a cross-section of local residents and two of the Kilburn Labour councillors were there alongside two of the Green Party candidates in an atmosphere of community solidarity. 

The petition can be found HERE.

Statements on Kenton United Synagogue attempted arson attack

 From Kim Wright, Chief Executive of Brent Council

 

“We are aware of the deeply concerning incidents that have taken place across northwest London in recent days, including an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue overnight. I know this will be causing understandable anxiety and distress for our Jewish residents and the wider community here in Brent.

I’d like to thank the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade for responding at pace, and for deploying additional resources to the area while they carry out their investigations. We will continue to work closely with the police and our community partners across the coming days, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward and report it.

There is absolutely no place in Brent – or anywhere – for hate, antisemitism, or violence of any kind. We stand in full solidarity with our Jewish communities and all those affected. Brent is proud to be a diverse and united borough, and we will not tolerate hate from those who seek to divide us.”

 

 From Brent Green Party 

 

The attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue is an incredibly terrifying act of anti-semitism. The spate of attacks on the Jewish community in Brent and its neighbouring boroughs are vile and completely unacceptable.

 

If you have any information that could lead to finding those responsible for these attacks, please contact the police as soon as possible.

 

The Brent Green Party send our thoughts and prayers to the Jewish community.

 

FA Cup Semi-Finals Sat April 25th & Sunday April 26th - road closures etc