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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd and David Lynch

Former Metropolitan Police detective to stand for Reform UK in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Former counter-terrorism commander Pete Newman will stand for Reform UK on October 8 - (Reform UK)

Reform UK has chosen a former Metropolitan Police detective to stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, the party has announced.

Former counter-terrorism commander Pete Newman, who responded to the aftermath of the July 7 bombings, will contest the seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer.

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