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It's a father and son reunion in the chamber as young Tory triumphs

By Neil Speight   6th May 2022

Cllr George Coxhall's victory is announced.
Cllr George Coxhall's victory is announced.

THURROCK Council now has a father and son act with a Conservative gain in Belhus ward.

Following the retirement of Labour's Mike Flecther, it seemed probably that his party would retain the seat and Mark Hurrell appeared a strong local candidate.

However, political youngster George Coxshall, who is stepped in politics through his dad – cabinet member Mark Coxshall and Mark's partner, borough MP Jackie Doyle-Price stuck to his task and emerged with a 42 vote victory – prompting some of the loudest cheers and broadest smiles on a night of highs for the Tories.

The outcome capped a memorable few days for Cllr Cosxhall jnr, who only last week received his first class honours degree from York University.

Result

  • George Coxshall (Conservative) 864
  • Mark Hurrell (Labour) 822

Majority 42.

Electorate: 7,180. Ballot Papers Issued: 1,706 Turnout: 23.76%

     

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