General · 21 August 2026

Wandsworth Labour leader spent £700 on sign before ousting

The previous Labour leader of Wandsworth Council, Councillor Simon Hogg, faces allegations of squandering substantial funds on a rebranding initiative prior to his party's defeat in May. The newly appointed Tory deputy leader, Councillor Peter Graham, stated that £700 was allocated for a door sign and £600 for personalized greeting cards. The previous administration also allocated £825,000 for a leader's office staffed by six people.

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