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Liberal Democrats Capture Wiltshire Council, End Conservative Rule

5/20/2025

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The Liberal Democrats have made a historic leap, seizing control of Wiltshire Council after a leadership vote on May 20, where Councillor Ian Thorn was elected as leader. With 43 seats won in the recent elections and a coalition formed with independent councillors, this marks a dramatic end to over a decade of Conservative rule.

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The Liberal Democrats have made a historic leap, seizing control of Wiltshire Council after a leadership vote on May 20, where Councillor Ian Thorn was elected as leader. With 43 seats won in the recent elections and a coalition formed with independent councillors, this marks a dramatic end to over a decade of Conservative rule.