# Councillor Switches Parties, By-Election Urged

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-18T23:59:30+00:00
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## Resource

West London Councillor Faces Resignation Calls After Party Switch A Hillingdon Council member, Kaushik Banerjee, is under pressure to resign after leaving the Conservative Party just days after his election. Banerjee, who won the Ickenham and South Harefield seat with over 2,400 votes, resigned from the Conservatives on May 8th, leaving the party and the public baffled. The Hillingdon Conservatives argue that Banerjees move was self-serving, aiming to benefit from the partys success without facing a by-election. Despite attempts to get a statement from Banerjee, his reasons for leaving the party remain unclear. The situation is drawing attention, as a previous councillor who defected from Labour to the Conservatives was welcomed without a by-election. The political landscape in Hillingdon is evolving, with one local election postponed due to a candidates passing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/06c63eb5289e53a0

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