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Conservatives hold Long Whatton and Diseworth seat in by-election
Overview
Conservative candidate Craig Smith won the Long Whatton and Diseworth by-election for North West Leicestershire District Council with 55% of the vote. Reform UK finished second in the ward for the first time, while Labour came third. The seat was previously held by Conservative councillor Nick Rushton, who passed away in July.
Key points
- Conservative candidate Craig Smith won 576 votes, securing 55% of the vote share.
- Reform UK candidate Charles Pugsley finished second with 204 votes (19.6%).
- Labour candidate Damilola Ojuri finished third with 147 votes.
- The voter turnout for the by-election was unusually high at 50.78%.
- The seat became vacant following the death of Conservative councillor Nick Rushton in July.