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RECAP: Somerset local election results as they are announced

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  • 🗳️ The Liberal Democrats have assumed control of Somerset Council after securing 61 seats - five more than required for a majority.
  • 🗳️ The Conservatives have 36 seats, Labour and the Green Party each have five, and three independents won seats.
  • 🗳️ The elected councillors will oversee the transition to Somerset's new unitary authority and then represent their divisions until May 2027.
  • 🗳️ Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is in Taunton following the conclusion of the counts.

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