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Charnwood By-Election Race Heats Up | Leicester News
A high-stakes special election is heating up in Charnwood as voters prepare to choose a new representative after Green Party leader Laurie Needham stepped down due to health reasons. Five major parties are vying for the seat: Labour, Conservatives, Greens, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK. With Labour currently holding a minority council majority, this by-election could shift the balance of power. Key candidates include Jay Dyas (Labour), James Poland (Conservatives), Hamzah Sheikh (Greens), Alexander Sinclair (Lib Dems), and Michael Slade (Reform UK). Voters must register by September 1st —…
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