The result leaves the Lib Dem leader's hopes of changing the voting system in tatters.

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Councillors from Blaby are due to meet Roger Blackmore, Leicester City Council leader to discuss ways of changing the current system.

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Gore's Washington campaign also launched a radio ad Thursday featuring an abortion-rights leader who said she was changing her mind about Bradley.

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