Refined win for Reform in Milford Haven

Posted by David Boothroyd
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4 weeks ago / March 20, 2026

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Result

  • Pembrokeshire: The byelection in Milford Hakin ward held on 18 March was won by Scott Thorley. Reform UK gain a seat previously held by an Independent councillor.

Defections

  • Argyll and Bute: Luna Martin, who was elected for the Scottish Green Party in Oban North and Lorn ward, has joined the Scottish National Party. Meanwhile Amanda Hampsey, who was elected for the Conservatives in Oban South and the Isles ward, has joined Reform UK.
  • Buckinghamshire: Dean Field, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville ward, has joined the Conservative Party.
  • Ealing: Kate Crawford, who was elected for the Labour Party in East Acton ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
  • Epsom and Ewell: James Lawrence, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in College ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
  • Halton: Two councillors elected for the Labour Party have left to sit as Independents. They are Chris Loftus (Halton Castle ward) and Kath Loftus (Halton Lea ward).
  • Hertsmere: Alexander Clarkson, who was elected for the Conservatives in Borehamwood Hillside ward but was suspended from the group in December, has now returned.
  • Kent: Amelia Randall, who was elected for Reform UK in Birchington and Rural division but joined the UK Independence Party in September last year, has now formed her own party called ‘Better Way of’.
  • Luton: Adrees Latif, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Wigmore ward but suspended from the party whip in January, has now returned to the party group.
  • Norfolk: Sharon Blundell, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Costessey division, has left the party to sit as a non-aligned county councillor. Meanwhile the suspension from the Conservative group of Bill Borrett (Elmham and Mattishall division) has ended and he has returned to it.
  • St Albans: Dason Canning, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Harpenden East ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
  • Sandwell: William Gill, who was elected for the Conservatives in Great Bridge ward but left the party in October, has now joined the Green Party.
  • South Norfolk: Sharon Blundell, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Old Costessey ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
  • Thurrock: Tom Kelly, who was elected for the Conservatives in Little Thurrock Rectory ward, has joined Reform UK.
  • Wakefield: Shabaan Ali Saleem, who was elected for the Labour Party in Wakefield South ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.

New vacancies

  • Basingstoke and Deane: Oakley and The Candovers ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Hannah Golding. Term ends 2027.
  • Cherwell: Banbury Calthorpe and Easington ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Lynne Parsons. Term ends 2027.
  • Cherwell: Bicester West ward, after the resignation of Independent councillor Harry Knight. Term ends 2027.
  • East Hertfordshire: Little Hadham and The Pelhams ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Geoffrey Williamson. Term ends 2027.
  • Gateshead: Windy Nook and Whitehills ward, after the death of Labour councillor Jim Turnbull. His term was due to end in May so no byelection follows.
  • Hastings: St Helens ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor David Whitehill. Term ends 2028.
  • Hertsmere: Bentley Heath and The Royds ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Meenal Sachdev. Term ends 2027.
  • Horsham: Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Kasia Greenwood. Term ends 2027.
  • Knowsley: Roby ward, after the resignation of Green Party councillor Paul Woodruff. Term ends 2027.
  • Malvern Hills: Tenbury ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Andrew Willmott. Term ends 2027.
  • Newport: Rogerstone North ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Chris Reeks. Term ends 2027.
  • Powys: Llandrindod South ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Josie Ewing. Term ends 2027.
  • Reading: Caversham Heights ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Sam Juthani. Term ends 2027.
  • Rochford: Downhall and Rawreth ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Jim Cripps. Term ends 2028.
  • Rochford: Hawkwell East ward, after the resignation of Rochford District Residents’ councillor Elliot Mason. Term ends 2027.
  • Rother: Rye and Winchelsea ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Simon McGurk. Term ends 2027.
  • St Albans: St Stephen ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Steve Cavinder. Term ends 2027.
  • St Albans: Sandridge and Wheathampstead ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Sharon Hollingsworth. Term ends 2027.
  • Sheffield: Beighton ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Ann Woolhouse. Term ends 2028.
  • Sheffield: Firth Park ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Nikki Belfield. Term ends 2028.
  • Stevenage: St Nicholas ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Sandra Barr. Term ends 2028.
  • Stratford-on-Avon: Bishops Itchington, Fenny Compton and Napton ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Nigel Rock. Term ends 2027.
  • Swansea: Fairwood ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Paxton Hood-Williams. Term ends 2027.
  • West Northamptonshire: Hackleton and Roade ward, after the resignation of Independent councillor Adam Smith, who was elected for Reform UK. Term ends 2029.
  • Wolverhampton: Wednesfield South ward, after the resignation of Independent councillor Greg Brackenridge who was elected for the Labour Party. Term ends 2027.

Dates for byelections

  • Cherwell: There will be a double vacancy election in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington ward on 7 May.
  • Cherwell: There will be a double vacancy election in Bicester West ward on 7 May.
  • Cornwall: The byelection due in Newquay Porth and Tretherras division will be held on 23 April.
  • East Hertfordshire: The byelection due in Little Hadham and The Pelhams ward will be held on 7 May.
  • Guildford: The byelection due in Onslow ward will be held on 7 May.
  • Hastings: The byelection due in St Helens ward will be held on 7 May.
  • Hertfordshire: The byelection due in Flamstead End and Turnford division will be held on 7 May.
  • Malvern Hills: The byelection due in Tenbury ward will be held on 30 April.
  • Reigate and Banstead: The byelection due in Earlswood and Whitebushes ward will be held on 7 May.
  • St Albans: There will be a double vacancy election in St Stephen ward on 7 May.
  • St Albans: There will be a double vacancy election in Sandridge and Wheathampstead ward on 7 May.
  • Somerset: The byelection due in Mendip Hills division will be held on 7 May.
  • West Northamptonshire: The byelection due in Hackleton and Roade ward will be held on 7 May.

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