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Another term for Barry as Tories dominate in Orsett again

By Neil Speight 6th May 2022

Local News

Local News by Neil Speight 6th May 2022

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Cllr Barry Johnson

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THERE was the customary huge Conservative victory in the Orsett ward where longstanding Tory Barry Johnson assured himself of another term of office, leaving Labour's Gary Watson in his wake by more than 600 votes.

Result

Barry Johnson (Conservative) 1,095
Gary Watson (Labour) 410

Majority 685.

Electorate: 5,042. Ballot Papers Issued: 1,532. Turnout: 30.38%

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