Conservatives win this week’s one council by-election in Wales
Only one council by-election this week: a Conservative defence in Wales, and it’s without a Liberal Democrat candidate alas even though there was a Lib Dem last time.
Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan
Worth noting that the Conservative candidate was Andrew R.T. Davies, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives 2011-18 and a member of the Welsh Assembly since 2007. People sometimes have mixed views about those who seek to hold elected office at multiple levels, but in general, it’s good to a former party leader viewing local government as being worth their time.
CON HOLD #Rhoose (#ValeOfGlamorgan) with 62% (+21) of votes.
LAB were 2nd on 20% (-2) and an Independent was 3rd on 19% (+4).
No IND (-15) or LDM (-7) as previous. pic.twitter.com/oefi1NxMHx
— Election Maps UK (@ElectionMapsUK) February 14, 2019
These by-election results round-ups cover principal authority by-elections. See my post The danger in celebrating parish and town council wins for your own party for the reasons to avoid straying too often into covering town, parish or community council by-elections.
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