Thurrock election results by ward: Orsett, Horndon & Bulphan. Massive margins of victory for Reform in Orsett
By Nub News Reporter 8th May 2026
In a massive turnout of more than 50 per cent, Reform recorded a stunning win in previous Tory stronghold Orsett.
Bill Cook topped the poll with 1,451 votes and Steve Taylor was narrowly behind on 1,411.
Sitting councillors, Tories David Day and Barry Johnson, were more than 900 votes behind. Political newcomer Jack Speight stood as an independent and beat Labour and the Greens by a margin of more than 100 votes.
Orsett, Horndon & Bulphan (2 seats)
Bill Cook (Reform) - 1451
David Day (Conservative) - 550
Carlos Diaz (Labour) - 231
Daniel David Fallows (Green) - 234
Barry William Johnson (Conservative) - 510
Martin Christopher Kerin (Labour) - 244
Jack Speight (Independent) - 394
Steve Taylor (Reform) - 1411
ELECTED: Bill Cook (Reform), and Steve Taylor (Reform)
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