Lib Dems hold seats after MP leaves council roles

The Liberal Democrats have won three Surrey council seats in a by-election, taking an overall majority in each vote.

Louise Morales was elected as Surrey County councillor for Woking South while Deborah Hughes was elected to Woking Borough Council in Hoe Valley.

Both of the seats were contested after they were vacated by Will Forster, the Lib Dem MP for Woking who was elected in 2024.

In Mole Valley, Lawrence Penney was also elected in Bookham East and Eastwick Park. Reform came second in each contest.

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