Lowestoft is a Suffolk seat that could change hands at general election
Lowestoft is a new name on the Suffolk constituency map - but it's similar to the old Waveney and could give Labour a win in the race to government.
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Paul Geater has been writing about politics in Ipswich and Suffolk for more than 30 years. He also writes about transport issues - especially rail and road...
Paul Geater has been writing about politics in Ipswich and Suffolk for more than 30 years. He also writes about transport issues - especially rail and road...
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