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Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council

BBC Politics · May 8, 2026, 5:03 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.

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Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council

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