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Council leader walks out of Basildon election count

Summary by The Echo UK
The Labour leader of Basildon Council has walked out of the election count after Reform gains in the opening declarations

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Labour leader meltdown as council boss storms out of election count

The walkout came amid the party's heavy losses in the Basildon Borough Council elections, where Reform UK won 11 of the 14 seats contested, with Labour losing all six of its defended seats.

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Labour council leader walks out of Basildon local election count after second Reform UK win

The party has faced major losses and has lost its overall control. • UK • One News Page: Friday, 8 May 2026

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Council leader walks out of Basildon election count

The Labour leader of Basildon Council has walked out of the election count after Reform gains in the opening declarations

·Basildon, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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