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Local elections 2012: Lib Dems lose, Labour gains from coalition backlash

Reported by guardian.co.uk on Friday, 4 May 2012 (on May 4, 2012)
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Nick Clegg laments erosion of party's local government base as voters turn to Labour amid ongoing economic downturn

Nick Clegg has said he is "really sad" at the Liberal Democrats' election results..


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