Lambeth
Americannoun
noun
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a borough of S Greater London, on the Thames: contains Lambeth Palace (the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury). Pop: 268 500 (2003 est). Area: 27 sq km (11 sq miles)
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the Archbishop of Canterbury in his official capacity
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He was previously the environment, food and rural affairs secretary but he did shadow the communities and local government brief in opposition and was also the leader of Lambeth Council before becoming an MP.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Lambeth Council's website shows that she has not taken up her seat, which is currently vacant.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
In Lambeth, the Greens gained 27 seats to become the largest party, although they fell just short of an overall majority.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Resident Juliet Chambers wanted to legally challenge Lambeth Council over its decision to use parts of the park for the events, due to start in May, saying it had misinterpreted the word "recreation".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
As we swung off the roundabout there, toward Lambeth, I had a glimpse of St. Thomas’s Hospital.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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