The Liberal Democrats are celebrating gaining two more MEPs across the UK while both Labour and the Conservatives have lost votes and seats. The Conservatives 26.7% of the vote is believed to be their worst performance in a national poll since the Reform Bill of 1832, during the reign of William IV.
With the results all now in, the Euro election went well for the Lib Dems: Bill Newton Dunn held our seat first won by Nick Clegg in 1999 with a slightly increased share of the vote.
Dear Editor,
Eyres Monsell Lib Dem councillors Mark Farmer and Dean Ramsdale have successfully asked for a pedestrian crossing outside the Eyres Monsell Community Centre.
Blackburn and Darwen Liberal Democrats mad big gains in the local council elections on June 10. They went into the election with 8 seats and made for net gains to end with 12.
Liberal Democrat city centre councillor Debbie Almey has reported illegal flyposting in the area.