There was some good news in the local elections yesterday: Labour managed to reclaim control of Lambeth Council. In Ferndale ward where I live – and where I delivered so many rounds of leaflets we managed to boost the percentage of Labour support and held on to the 3 seats. In Clapham Town, one of the key wards, Labour managed to win all 3 seats. It shows that – whatever the national trends are – committed and directed campaigning on local issues really does work.