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  "textContent": "Sam Journet has been elected Mayor of Basildon following a controversial local political arrangement involving Conservative and Reform UK councillors, prompting scrutiny from opposition figures and campaign groups over standards in local governance. According to reporting and campaign commentary from Reform Watch, Journet was subject to close attention during the run-up to the local elections. […]\n\nThe post Tories Ridiculed for Enabling Reform Councillor Accused of ‘Bullying and Intimidation’ to Become Mayor of Basildon appeared first on Dorset Eye.",
  "title": "Tories Ridiculed for Enabling Reform Councillor Accused of ‘Bullying and Intimidation’ to Become Mayor of Basildon"
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