Politics · 8 May 2026

Reform Wins All 12 Hartlepool Seats on Election Night

Hartlepool residents woke to a council now dominated by Reform UK, which won every one of the 12 seats contested on Thursday. Results were declared around 2am Friday. Reform is now the largest party on Hartlepool Council, holding 15 of its 36 seats in total, one more than Labour.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 May 2026 at 12:37

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