THE Liberal Democrats have defended a Somerset Council seat with another by-election win.
It was called after Cllr Alex Wiltshire resigned after he decided to move to Australia.
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Rob Reed triumphed in yesterday’s vote, defeating Conservative candidate Ken Maddock.
He will represent Mendip South alongside fellow Lib Dem, Claire Sully.
The victory comes despite the party declaring the local authority was in a “financial emergency”.
The full result was:
- Rob Reed (Liberal Democrats): 1,313
- Ken Maddock (Conservatives): 1,122
- Michael Smyth (Green Party): 200
- David Oakensen (Labour): 139
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