Dutch Liberals take narrow lead

THE Liberals have won a one-seat lead in the Dutch election, putting them in pole position to form a coalition.

With 88% of the votes counted, partial results showed the Liberals with 31 and Labour on 30. Final results of the poll will not be finalised for days.

But the real victory went to Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV), which demands an end to immigration from Muslim countries and a ban on new mosques.