Barnet Times: "Tories lose overall control of Barnet Council" (after 16 years)

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"The Tories have lost control of Barnet Council after Councillor Sury Khatri resigned from the party.

"The long-standing councillor, who represented the Mill Hill ward, made the decision after being de-selected from the Conservative group following elections at the Hendon Conservative Association last weekend.

"Cllrs Maureen Braun and Joan Scannell also failed the secure the backing of members, meaning they are unable to stand for re-election when voters go the polls on May 3."