Lib Dem leader hails ‘groundbreaking results’ in English local elections

Ed Davey says party has delivered ‘hammer blow’ to Tories in blue wall seats ahead of general election

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Ed Davey has hailed what he called “groundbreaking results” for the Liberal Democrats in local elections, as party activists predicted they were on track to oust large number of Conservative MPs in so-called “blue wall” seats.

In early results, the Lib Dems defeated the Conservatives to win control of Windsor and Maidenhead council, Theresa May’s home territory.