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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Former boxer and Olympic medallist Luke Campbell wins new Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election for Reform UK

Former boxer and Olympic medallist Luke Campbell gave an emotional victory speech after winning the new Hull & East Yorkshire mayoral election for Reform UK.

After securing 48,491 votes (a 35.82% share), the former boxer thanked all those who voted for him and pledged to put the people in the region “first”.

He said: “Thank you so much to the people of Hull for putting your trust and faith in me, I am truly humbled.

“The reason I stood for this role was simple, to put the people in this region first. That commitment starts now. I promise I will not let you down.”

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