Lib Dems win Taunton Town Council by-election
Liberal Democrat Rob Isaacs won the Wellsprings and Rowbarton by-election for a seat on Taunton Town Council last night.
He will stand at the next general election in 2024.
The Liberal Democrats are the clear challengers to the Conservatives in Taunton & Wellington with an ever-increasing vote. Labour and the Greens won’t be able to challenge.
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Liberal Democrat Rob Isaacs won the Wellsprings and Rowbarton by-election for a seat on Taunton Town Council last night.
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