Green election graphic for Durham County Council – Murton Ward by-election. A silhouette of Durham Cathedral and Castle sits above a large banner reading ‘POLLS OPEN’ with the message ‘Cast your vote today!’. Icons show a ballot box and a ‘Vote Here’ sign. Footer text reads ‘VOTING IN PROGRESS’. North East Elects logo is in the bottom-right corner.

Polls are OPEN in Murton Ward (Durham County Council) 🗳️

Voting is under way today — polls close 10pm.

I’ll have live updates + result analysis tonight on North East Elects.

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Murton Ward had elected only Labour councillors since 1973.
That changed in 2025, when Reform UK won both of the ward’s two seats.

Tomorrow’s by-election will decide whether Reform can defend that breakthrough.

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The Murton Ward by-election is coming. 🗳️

North East Elects will provide full results, swings & council control analysis.

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Durham 2025: The Election That Broke a Century From Labour heartland to Reform UK landslide — how a 31.1% swing reshaped the politics of Durham County Council

Key takeaway: Reform UK surged, Labour collapsed. Dramatic shifts in local politics.

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Stay tuned: Murton Ward by-election next week. Swings, vote share & council control analysis coming.

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Durham County Council 2025 Election Swingometer from Labour to Reform UK of 31.1%

Local politics can change fast. Durham 2025 shows how dramatic council shifts can be.

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Durham County Council 2025 made history 🗳️

Reform UK won overall control & Labour fell to 4 seats — the first non-Labour majority since 1919.

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Coming Thursday: Durham County Council 2025 — Reform UK made history & Labour fell to 4 seats.

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Reform, Rage and the Ruin of Local Politics; Local Election Preview - Industrial Estate of Mind Reform UK eye the local elections, full of disinformation, nostalgia, and rage. The voters, the myths they believe, and the chaos they crave.

#elections2025 tomorrow and a test of how strong Reform really are?

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