Liberal Democrats in Poole celebrate resounding victory in Broadstone by-election

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Liberal Democrats in Poole are celebrating after a resounding victory in the Broadstone by election last night (Thursday 13th October). Cllr Vikki Slade vacated the seat on the council in 2015 to stand for Parliament and it was won by the Tories. But both the Conservative and UKIP vote collapsed and Cllr Slade won with almost 70% of the vote share. Our Dorset Political Reporter Tristan Pascoe told Louisa it was a night of celebration for the Lib Dems, but without any champagne according to Annette Brooke, the former Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole...