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Reform UK Triumphs in Cornwall Council Elections, Conservatives Crumble

5/3/2025

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In the 2025 Cornwall Council elections, Reform UK surged to victory, claiming 28 seats, while the Conservatives faced a staggering defeat, plummeting to just seven. The Liberal Democrats followed closely with 26 seats. With no party holding a majority, the stage is set for intense coalition talks among the remaining parties to steer the council's future.

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In the 2025 Cornwall Council elections, Reform UK surged to victory, claiming 28 seats, while the Conservatives faced a staggering defeat, plummeting to just seven. The Liberal Democrats followed closely with 26 seats. With no party holding a majority, the stage is set for intense coalition talks among the remaining parties to steer the council's future.