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Grays Thurrock - Labour leader holds seat but there's not a lot to cheer

By Neil Speight 7th May 2021

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Local News by Neil Speight 7th May 2021

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John Kent is announced as the winner.

THURROCK Labour leader John Kent held his Grays Thurrock seat but it was a victory that did little to lift the gloom for a party having a bad night.

Grays Thurrock

Sophie Corcoran (Conservative) 838

John George Kent (Labour) 1130

Maj 292

Turnout 29.53%

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Grays Thurrock - Labour leader holds seat but there's not a lot to cheer

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