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Leicestershire County Council

Andrew Hamilton-Gray wearing his police uniform

Reform UK stands by councillor sacked by police

Reform's leader at Leicestershire County Council resists calls to suspend his colleague.

Andrew Hamilton-Gray wearing his police uniform

Newly elected councillor was sacked as police officer

Andrew Hamilton-Gray won a seat in Loughborough for Reform, with almost 40% of the vote.

Dan Harrison

Reform UK selects group new leader on 'hung' council

The party, now the largest on the authority, chooses Dan Harrison to lead its 25 new councillors.

Reform UK candidates in the election count venue in Coalville, Leicestershire. They all sport blue rosettes and wear suits over white shirts and light blue ties.

County awaits political future after elections

Reform UK are short of the 28 seats needed for full control of the authority after the election.

A group of men in suits stand in a sports hall. Some of the men have their arms raised in celebration.

Conservatives rule out coalition after Reform wins

The Conservatives lost control of Leicestershire County Council following the elections.

A group of men in suits stand in a sports hall. Some of the men have their arms raised in celebration.

Reform largest party in 'hung' Leicestershire

The Conservatives lose control of the county council, but no party won enough seats for a majority.

Candidates portraits

Roads a key issue in Leicestershire election debate

BBC Radio Leicester's county council election debate has put your concerns to party candidates.

Leicestershire County Council sign

Election campaign under way for council facing axe

Leicestershire County Council faces abolition but still needs councillors to run it.

Map of proposed council areas drawn up by Leicestershire districts and boroughs

Rival plans emerge to reorganise Leicestershire

There are now two different proposals for consultation on the future of Leicestershire's councils.