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Former Metropolitan Police detective to stand for Reform UK in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

The Independent UK News · 14 September 2026 at 16:55

Former Metropolitan Police detective to stand for Reform UK in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Former counter-terrorism commander Pete Newman, who Reform said helped respond following the July 7 bombings, will contest the seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer

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Former Metropolitan Police detective to stand for Reform UK in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

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