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Reform Wins Labour MP Jo White's Old Council Seat in Worksop

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Reform UK has taken a Bassetlaw District Council seat in Worksop East that was held for 14 years by Labour MP Jo White. Nancy Wright won Thursday's by-election with 600 votes, ahead of Labour's Cameron Holt on 485. Restore Britain, the Conservatives and the Greens trailed far behind. White stepped down from the council in September, citing possible conflicts of interest with her ministerial role.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 October 2026 at 20:48

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