Reform party wins Dereham town council by-election

Robert Ian Jamieson has been elected to represent Toftwood as a Dereham town councillor after winning a by-election yesterday. 

From left to right: Kabeer Kher, Reform member for mid Norfolk, Robert Jamieson, new Reform town councillor and Jaden Lister, a volunteer (Image: Reform UK) READ MORE: Bid for homes near 'natural haven' thrown out after objections

Mr Jamieson won by 129 votes over Labour's Adam Sam Birks, who received 403 votes.

The turnout was 19.84pc.

Kabeer Kher, a Reform member who stood in the general election for mid Norfolk, said Mr Jamieson's win was "no surprise to me at all."

He said: "His experience in project management and the environment is evident in the way he plans and executes his vision, which is why it was no surprise to me at all to see him succeed in this by-election.

"This shows how hungry for change people are and bodes well for future elections in this region."

Scott Hussey won the by-election held at Norfolk County Council in February (Image: Reform UK)

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This is the second by-election Reform has won in Norfolk.

The first saw Scott Hussey take a major stride for Nigel Farage's party after winning a seat at Breckland Council.

Mr Hussey won by a landslide majority for Breckland's Bedingfield division at the vote held in February.