By Matthew Barrett
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There was just one by-election this week.
Cumbria County Council – Aspatria and Wharrels:
Con 625 (34.7%, -22.1), Lab 520 (28.9%, +4.1), Ind 390 (21.7%, +21.7), LD 206 (11.5%, -6.9), Green 58 (3.2%, +3.2)
Con hold. Swing of 13.1% from Con to Lab (2009).