Labour gain North East Herts after 32 years of Conservative reign
Despite exit poll predictions, the traditionally Conservative 'safe-seat' of North East Hertfordshire has been won by Labour candidate Chris Hinchliff after more than 30 years.
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Georgia started as a trainee reporter at the Comet in 2017, became chief reporter in 2020 and is now the editor of the Comet, Herts Advertiser and Welwyn Hatfield Times.
Georgia started as a trainee reporter at the Comet in 2017, became chief reporter in 2020 and is now the editor of the Comet, Herts Advertiser and Welwyn Hatfield Times.
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