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Liberal Democrat, Tony Phillips, gains overwhelming victory in Totnes Town Council By-election

March 12, 2004 12:00 AM

Former Bromley Councillor, Tony Phillips won the vacant Totnes Town Council seat for the Bridgetown ward last Thursday with an overwhelming victory over an Independent candidate who put out no literature and did not even bother to turn up for the count! Tony polled 255 votes against 99 in a contest where the turnout was affected by appalling weather conditions.

Tony is delighted to have won the seat which fell vacant when the sitting Lib Dem resigned for health reasons. Commenting on his victory he said:

' I am delighted with my victory and look forward to carrying on good Lib Dem traditions of hard work for my constituents'

Totnes PPC, Mike Treleaven said:

' Tony is a very welcome addition to the Lib Dem team in the constituency where I know we will benefit from his hard work and enthusiasm. I do question the motives of the independent candidate who did not seem to be interested in getting elected. His nomination ensured there would have to be an election with the consequent expense to local tax payers.'

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