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  "path": "/uk/analysis/2026/05/19/essex-county-council-reform/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-19T18:36:48.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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    "Rachel Charlton-Dailey"
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  "textContent": "Things are going swimmingly for Reform UK since their vile rhetoric won them a vast amount of seats in the local council elections, including an unprecedented win at Essex County Council. In the 11 days since, eight newly elected Reform councillors have resigned, six have been suspended, four have defected, and one has been sacked. […]\n\nBy Rachel Charlton-Dailey",
  "title": "Councillor who bullied and harrassed disabled people now SEND boss at Reform-led Essex County Council"
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