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Andrea Jenkyns Faces Residency Scandal Before May Election

4/19/2025

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Dame Andrea Jenkyns, once a Conservative MP, is under scrutiny as Reform UK's candidate for Lincolnshire mayor amid allegations of falsely claiming residency. Critics assert she resides in Leeds instead of Lincolnshire. With an investigation in progress, the outcome could jeopardize her chances in the upcoming May 1 election.

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Dame Andrea Jenkyns, once a Conservative MP, is under scrutiny as Reform UK's candidate for Lincolnshire mayor amid allegations of falsely claiming residency. Critics assert she resides in Leeds instead of Lincolnshire. With an investigation in progress, the outcome could jeopardize her chances in the upcoming May 1 election.