Summary: Results from the borough are set to be announced shortly. Image: By Amani Hughes and Amy Martin Stunning results

Summary: The Tories are expecting a heavy defeat in the borough. Image: By Amy Martin and Jack Miller The Conservatives

Summary: Labour now hold 40 seats to the Conservatives 30. Image: By Jas Bahia New Addington Declaration Time: 4.24am Christensen

Summary: Stephen Knight and Jennifer Churchill are expecting their second child in three weeks. Image: By Rachel Jenkins and Drew Nicol  There

Summary: The Tories gained seats in key wards including Twickenham Riverside. Image: By Drew Nicol and Rachel Jenkins The Conservative Party

Summary: Merton Park Ward Independent Residents Party retained its three council seats. Image: By Luke Baker and Emma Griffin Newcomer

Summary: Labour gained eight seats while the Conservatives lost seven. Image: By Luke Baker and Emma Griffin Merton’s Labour councillors

Summary: The party failed to secure a seat but did influence the results. Image: By Carly Read Days after losing

Summary: New council leader Tony Newman said the borough now faced an exciting future. Image: By Jas Bahia, Rob Horgan

Summary: Labour Councillor Ben Coleman believes plans to turn some of the hospital into flats alienated voters. Image: By George

Summary: The Conservative Party lost key wards such as Fulham Broadway and North End. Image: By Kat Bawmwang The exciting