The Labour Party were optimistic about making gains, and targeted seats in
Battersea South,
Clapham,
Lewisham West,
Wandsworth Central and
Woolwich West. The Conservatives targeted the marginal Labour-held constituencies of
Barons Court,
Kensington North and
Paddington North. Their manifesto argued that the Labour Party were wasting money; they proposed reducing rates, and encouraged Londoners to move to
new towns. The
Liberal Party stood 31 candidates, but reports suggested that they were hampered by poor organisation, and were not optimistic of taking a seat. The
Communist Party of Great Britain and the
Independent Labour Party each stood four candidates, while the
Socialist Party of Great Britain stood three, and there were seven
independents. ==Results==