In their statement, the Yeovil Liberal Democrats congratulated Reform councillor Harry Tribble for his win for the Chard Town Council Jocelyn Ward by-election on September 18, alongside their own candidate Daniel Elsom - who was only a few votes shorts of winning. READ MORE: Reform wins first ever Somerset town council seat after Chard by-electionThe Yeovil Liberal Democrats party also said they wish to remind newly elected Reform councillor Mr Tribble that the 'national rhetoric will not service local residents'. A Yeovil Liberal Democrats spokesperson said: “We congratulate the Reform councillor on his win Jocelyn. "While we respect the result, we urge the newly elected Reform councillor to remember that divisive national rhetoric will not serve local residents well. Chard needs councillors who are focused on practical solutions, community priorities, and working together for the good of the town.