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Strood South By-Election Result

By Rochester & Strood Conservatives on

Josie with fellow Conservative councillors and members at the count
Josie with fellow Conservative councillors and members at the count

Josie Iles was declared the winner of the Strood South by-election with a 203 majority over Labour. The Conservatives overturned a 238 UKIP majority from May 2015 to take back the seat.
Josie said:

I am delighted to be back. I should like to thank the residents of Strood South who kept faith with me and voted for me in yesterday’s by-election. To all residents of Strood South it will be an honour and privilege to once again represent you and be your strong local voice.
I will honour my pledge to work for you and with you to resolve issues with the very best outcomes and deliver the improvements our area needs and deserves.