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Lib Dems take Marple South & High Lane from Labour

By Alasdair Perry 8th May 2026

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Local News by Alasdair Perry 8th May 2026

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Another Labour loss to the Lib Dems this evening, in Marple South & High Lane.

Lib Dem candidate Dominic Warner takes the seat, with 2,267 votes.

The full results are as follows:

Annette Claire Finnie (Conservative) - 507
Rebecca Hurst (Green) - 593
Carl Rydings (Reform UK) - 1,214
Dominic Warner (Lib Dem) - 2,267
Brian Anthony Wild (Labour) - 214

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