LibDems make strides in rural strongholds

Rural voters have delivered a clear message to the Conservatives as the LibDems made significant rural gains in this week’s local council elections.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
LibDems make strides in rural strongholds

Rural voters have delivered a clear message to the Conservatives as the LibDems made significant rural gains in this weeks local council elections. The party, led by Sir Ed Davey, took control of two...

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