Hitchin local elections: Liberal Democrats take seat from Tories in stunning gain
By Layth Yousif 13th May 2021
The Liberal Democrats have achieved a stunning result in the local elections in Hitchin.
Paul Clark has been elected as councillor for Hitchin South, taking the seat from previous long-serving incumbent Derrick Ashley by the slenderest of margins.
Mr Clark received 1,930 votes to Mr Ashley's 1,888 votes, to land the seat by 42 votes.
Prominent Hitchin Liberal Democrat councillor Sam Collins tweeted with delight: "Hitchin South Lib Dem gain!
"Paul is going to be a fantastic representative for the local area."
Full Hitchin South result:
Paul Clark (Lib Dem): 1,930 (elected)
Derrick Ashley (Conservative): 1,888Elizabeth Dennis-Harburg (Labour): 765
Leigh Smith (Christian Peoples Alliance): 54
Barbara Clare (TUS Against Cuts): 22
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