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TruePoliticsNG109 days ago

“Reform UK won more than 1,000 council seats in the local elections held on Friday.”

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May 9, 2026
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  • Multiple reputable news outlets reported that Reform UK secured well over 1,000 council seats in the local elections, with figures of more than 1,350 (BBC) and more than 1,400 (Daily Mail).
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Multiple reputable news outlets reported that Reform UK secured well over 1,000 council seats in the local elections, with figures of more than 1,350 (BBC) and more than 1,400 (Daily Mail).

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