Job losses

Job loss fears over Wandsworth and Richmond 'council merger'

A union has said it is concerned plans for two London councils to merge could lead to "massive job losses".

Wandsworth and Richmond councils, in south-west London, have proposed sharing roles by 2017 to save £20m.

Paul Grafton from the GMB union, said he was "very concerned" jobs would be lost, while Labour's Leonie Cooper said she was "sceptical" the plans would go ahead.