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Sarah Pochin Becomes First Female Reform MP by 6 Votes

5/11/2025

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Sarah Pochin made history as the first female Reform MP, clinching the Runcorn & Helsby by-election by a razor-thin margin of just six votes—the smallest majority in modern history. In her inaugural interview, she radiated confidence, drawing on her unique experience selling marine lubricants in Poland to navigate the challenges of a male-dominated political landscape.

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Sarah Pochin made history as the first female Reform MP, clinching the Runcorn & Helsby by-election by a razor-thin margin of just six votes—the smallest majority in modern history. In her inaugural interview, she radiated confidence, drawing on her unique experience selling marine lubricants in Poland to navigate the challenges of a male-dominated political landscape.