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Greens Capture Margate Council as Labour Coast Support Falters

5/3/2026

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Labour warned its “Sea Wall” support in coastal towns could erode before the 7 May local elections.
The Greens captured Cliftonville council in Margate with 39 % of the vote, leaving Labour fourth with 10 %.
Rob Yates, former Thanet cabinet member, joined the Greens, saying his switch reflects community change.
East Thanet MP Polly Billington created a Coastal Parliamentary Labour Party to address transport, seasonal economies and infrastructure.

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Labour warned its “Sea Wall” support in coastal towns could erode before the 7 May local elections.
The Greens captured Cliftonville council in Margate with 39 % of the vote, leaving Labour fourth with 10 %.
Rob Yates, former Thanet cabinet member, joined the Greens, saying his switch reflects community change.
East Thanet MP Polly Billington created a Coastal Parliamentary Labour Party to address transport, seasonal economies and infrastructure.