Brexit Party flops in local council by-elections, as the Lib Dems claim victory

Nigel Farage's party managed only third and fourth places in heavily Leave-backing Gloucester

Supporters listen as Farage speaksPosters on the seats for supporters of the Brexit PartyThe spokesman poured cold water on any suggestion that Farage’s party might give a clear run to Tories now they are led by a prime minister promising to take the UK out of the EU deal or no deal in three months’ time.Lib Dems took the Podmead ward on Gloucester City Council by a wafer-thin three votes, with 203 to the Tories’ 200.

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