The Municipal Reform Party campaigned on its record in office, noting that it had reduced rates, and built housing.

[2] The Labour Party's manifesto proposed a major programme of municipalisation, including transport, power, lighting, water, slaughterhouses, and the supply of milk and coal.

The Times believed it might gain seats in Camberwell North West, Deptford, Limehouse and Mile End.

[5][6] Labour gained thirteen seats from the Progressives, and six from the Municipal Reformers, more than doubling its representation, and for the first time becoming the official opposition on the council.

[6][7] The Progressive Party failed to make any gains, and lost 19 of its 25 seats, a situation which the Manchester Guardian blamed on its lack of distinctive policies, and its willingness in 1922 to form pacts with the Municipal Reformers.