1998 Milton Keynes Council election

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The 1998 Milton Keynes Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Milton Keynes Unitary Council in Buckinghamshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council. [1]

After the election, the composition of the council was

Election result

Milton Keynes Local Election Result 1998 [2]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 10-255.6
  Liberal Democrats 6+133.3
  Conservative 2+111.1

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References

  1. 1 2 "Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results". The Guardian . 9 May 1998. p. 16.
  2. "Local Elections results". The Times . 9 May 1998. p. 46.