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Lincolnshire Elections: Conservatives Face Reform UK Surge

4/23/2025

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In Lincolnshire's local elections, the political landscape is shifting as Conservative canvassers grapple with the rising influence of Reform UK. Voters express worries over local quarry disputes and global uncertainties. The mayoral race heats up with Conservative Robert Waltham, Labour's Jason Stockwood, and Reform's Andrea Jenkyns, all navigating a tide of anti-net zero sentiment and fluctuating voter engagement.

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Story summary

In Lincolnshire's local elections, the political landscape is shifting as Conservative canvassers grapple with the rising influence of Reform UK. Voters express worries over local quarry disputes and global uncertainties. The mayoral race heats up with Conservative Robert Waltham, Labour's Jason Stockwood, and Reform's Andrea Jenkyns, all navigating a tide of anti-net zero sentiment and fluctuating voter engagement.