(IN UK) Luke Campbell Creates History: Wins Hull Mayoral Election for Reform UK

 

Former Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell has achieved a significant political milestone by winning the mayoral election for Hull and East Yorkshire as a Reform UK candidate.

His victory marks a major political upset, as it’s the first time someone from outside the Conservative or Labour parties has secured a regional mayoralty.

The outcome signals a dramatic shift in UK local political dynamics.

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Reform UK’s success in the 2025 local elections is broader than Campbell’s victory.

 The party also claimed the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and gained control of councils in Kent, Lancashire, Staffordshire, and Durham.

 Their national vote share reached a projected 30%, surpassing both Labour and the Conservatives. Reform’s message resonated in working-class, pro-Brexit areas, challenging traditional party dominance and shaking up the foundations of British political norms.