Telford & Wrekin's Labour Party enjoyed a record evening as they strengthened their domination of the borough council – while the Conservatives endured a miserable night.
There were wild cheers from Labour supporters after Ollie Vickers and Fiona Doran were declared winners following a recount in the Donnington ward.
The Liberal Democrats made gains, taking six seats, up two from the four they secured in the previous election.Lib Dems Sarah Syrda and Thomas Janke were delighted after winning seats in Newport.Labour Leader Shaun Davies hailed the results as 'phenomenal' for his party.There was also room for two independents to win seats – Peter Scott, who won in Newport West, and Jenny Urey from the newly formed Telford Independents, who took a Muxton seat from the Conservatives.
The council leader also criticised what he said were"gutter politics" experienced during the campaign, and said the results were an endorsement of focussing on issues. "This is a testament to the work of the council over the last few years. We have tried to be a council on the side of our residents and we will continue to do that."Councillor Davies, who was elected in the Malinslee and Dawley Bank ward alongside his wife, Elise Davies, said bettering the 2019 result was a"phenomenal" achievement.
The Church Aston and Lilleshall Councillor said that national issues had plagued their campaign, with voters put off supporting his party because of frustration with the government. He added:"It is a shame really, it is a council election and should be fought on local provision of local services.
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