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Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections

Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
BBC Politics Friday 19 June 2026, 16:33 UTC 1 min read
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Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.

Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.
Tories (ORG) Essex (LOCATION) Rochford District Council (ORG) Danielle Belton (PERSON)
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