For Britain are up and running, with some fantastic results in the 2019 Local Elections including seat wins! Last year the party had just been formed, missing out on postal votes, but still managed some credible results for a brand new party, beating the Greens, UKIP and the LibDems in some wards.
But in 2019 we have gone further, winning seats which is extremely pleasing. This campaign has taught us a lot, when you take to the streets and talk to people, our message is extremely well received. 99% of the public agree with the common sense views we hold. It is incredible for a brand new party to beat Labour in the Northeast (congratulations to new Councillor Karen King), and to beat the Tories in Epping Forest (congratulations to new Councillor Julian Leppert).
The Conservatives held on to control of Epping Forest District Council - but with losses to far-right party For Britain, the Lib Dems and The Green Party.
Overall, the Conservatives won 15 seats, with one each going to others amid turnouts seldom much higher than 25 per cent.
For Britain candidate Julian Leppert took the Waltham Abbey Paternoster seat from Conservative Liz Webster with 321 votes to her 227 with a turnout of 23 per cent of the ward's 3,512 voters.
In Waltham Abbey Honey Lane, Conservative Sam Kane held on comfortably with 437 votes, with the nearest challenger Patricia Richardson of the For Britain Movement on 250.
EF comment: Congratulations to Julian Leppert on a fantastic result, Julian will be a first rate councillor and is of excellent character. Congratulations also to Pat Richardson on a thoroughly great result. Well done For Britain!
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