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Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years

BBC Politics · May 8, 2026, 6:26 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats also make gains while the Conservatives lose a seat.

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Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years

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