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Local elections send 'shockwave' to Conservatives in rural areas

The Labour Party may have emerged as the overall victor in last weeks Local Elections, but both the LibDems and the Greens have cause to celebrate after making significant gains across a number of rural counties.

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Local elections send 'shockwave' to Conservatives in rural areas

The Labour Party may have emerged as the overall victor in last weeks Local Elections, but both the LibDems and the Greens have cause to celebrate after making significant gains across a number of rural...

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