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Lib Dems GAIN Marl, Conwy (and other by-election results from Jan 20)

Marl councillors Mike Priestley and Sue Shotter
Photo: Marl Councillors Mike Priestley and Sue Shotter. Also available on Flickr.

Liberal Democrat Sue Shotter gained Marl in Conwy from the Conservatives last night:

LD Sue Shotter 389 (40.4; -10.1)
Con 270 (28.1; +5.7)
Lab 216 (22.5; +14.2)
Ind 87 (9.0; -9.7)
Majority 119
Turnout 31.3%
LD gain from Con
Percentage change is since May 2008

New councillor Sue Shotter said:

This result was achieved through a combination of Mike’s hard work over the years building up the Lib Dem vote, teamwork,

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