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Conservatives hold Leicestershire by-election seat against Reform UK

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

The Conservatives have won a Leicestershire by-election against a Reform UK challenge.

The Conservatives have held a Leicestershire seat in a by-election against Reform UK. Craig Smith, the winning candidate, succeeded the late Nick Rushton into the post. Smith dedicated his victory to Rushton, who died in July.

Leicestershire Live described the result as 'decisive', indicating a clear Conservative margin over the Reform UK challenger.

Conservatives hold Leicestershire by-election seat against Reform UK
Image: Leicestershire Live

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In this story: Craig Smith · Nick Rushton · Leicestershire · Conservatives · Reform UK

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