THE EXETER DIGEST

Exeter Digest #51: 2024 elections results special

Full results in detail plus in-depth analysis as Labour support falls 6% and the party loses vote share in all but one ward, bucking the national trend.

ANALYSIS

Exeter bucks national trend as Labour support falls 6% and party loses vote share in all but one ward

Independent group, Greens and LibDems all take seats and Conservatives increase share in four wards as Labour stays in control of council after close call in Mincinglake & Whipton, holds in key battlegrounds and third Topsham win. Full story here.

BRIEFING

Exeter City Council 2024 local elections results

The votes cast for each candidate with vote share and vote share change by party in each ward, plus turnout and the distribution of seats. Full details here.

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