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T_i_B

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10. Tories lose Blackpool South by election.

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Fri May 3, 2024, 02:01 AM

May 2024

And they lost very badly indeed! I'm sure that the conduct of their previous MP Scott Benton was a major factor here. Although it's not all positive as Reform polled very well, almost finishing ahead of the Tories.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-68942651

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