News · 9 May 2026

Ex-Big Brother star, footballer win council seats

Election counts highlighted unusual moments, including a Liberal Democrat candidate collapsing and helped by a Reform UK doctor. Former Big Brother star Alex Sibley won a Havering council seat, whilst ex-Stoke City footballer Graham Shaw was elected a Reform councillor for Knutton. May 2026 elections also saw two MPs win Scottish Parliament seats, creating Westminster by-elections.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 May 2026 at 7:12

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