SUFFOLK Liberal Democrats in Forest Heath and Essex Conservatives in Uttlesford swapped gains in two district council by-elections held on Thursday.Tory John Davey triumphed at Great Dunmow North in Uttlesford on a swing of more than 9%, but David Cameron's party suffered a major reverse in Forest Heath when the Lib Dems took a seat which had been uncontested last year.
Graham Dines
SUFFOLK Liberal Democrats in Forest Heath and Essex Conservatives in Uttlesford swapped gains in two district council by-elections held on Thursday.
Tory John Davey triumphed at Great Dunmow North in Uttlesford on a swing of more than 9%, but David Cameron's party suffered a major reverse in Forest Heath when the Lib Dems took a seat which had been uncontested last year.
Results in detail:
Forest Heath District - Red Lodge: Albert McCloud (Lib Dem) 321, Alnoor Hirji (Con) 230,David Chandler (UKIP) 23. Majority: 91. Lib Dem gain from Con.
Uttlesford District - Great Dunmow North: John Davey (Con) 569, Julia Hirons (Lib Dem) 515. Majority 54. Turnout 42%. Con gain from Lib Dem. Swing 9.2% Lib Dem to Con .
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