Thurrock election results by ward: Little Thurrock Rectory. Another Blackshots boost for Reform

By Nub News Reporter 8th May 2026

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Local News by Nub News Reporter 8th May 2026

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The morning success story for reform continued in Little Blackshots Rectory with another huge turn out of Turquoise voters.

Marion Cherry, wife of one of Reform's three existing councillors Ryssel, topped the poll with well known local commentator Eddie Stringer just behind.

Little Thurrock Rectory (2 seats)

Marcel Abaneke (Labour) - 444

Marion Cherry (Reform) - 1016

Sanjit Das (Labour) - 437

Jay Hayers (Independent) - 119

Allen Mayes (Conservative) - 304

David Morgan (Conservative) - 273

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Eddie Stringer (Reform) - 967

Davina Ann Wager (Green) - 266

ELECTED: Marion Cherry (Reform), and Eddie Stringer (Reform)

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