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Liberal Democrats triumph in by-election

1.49.25pm UTC (GMT +0000) Fri 1st Dec 2006

The Liberal Democrats have stormed to victory in a key by-election in Maidstone, Kent. After losing by just seven votes in May, Liberal Democrat candidate Rob Field has been elected Councillor for Park Wood by a majority of 217 votes. For details of this and all other by-elections held each week in Councils throughout the country go to www.aldc.org.uk

The Maidsstone by-election was held after the resignation of Labour Councillor. If the Conservatives had taken the seat, they would have gained overall control of Maidstone Borough Council.

Rob said after his win "I'm delighted I now have the opportunity to represent the people of Park Wood and work hard to address their issues and concerns. It's time to start fighting for our community."

Total Votes:

Liberal Democrats - 347

Labour - 130

Conservatives - 125

19.2% turnout.

Related Link:

Link to by-election results from the website of ALDC (Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors).

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