Labour win Rushmoor in Hampshire for the first time

There was good news for Labour deep in the so-called “blue wall” of the traditional Conservative heartland of Hampshire.

The party gained seven seats and a majority on Rushmoor council, an area that includes the army town of Aldershot, while the Tories lost eight seats and overall control.

Report by Covellm.

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