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Tory MP calls for inspectors to oversee Sandwell vote counts after 'Labour bias'

A Conservative MP has called for independent inspectors to oversee future elections in Sandwell after claims that officers were "biased" in polls held in May.

Sandwell|Jul 24, 2021
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Tories pick up another seat in Sandwell after by-election win
Sandwell|Jul 16, 2021
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New Sandwell Council leader looking to unite Labour group after years of in-fighting
Sandwell|May 20, 2021
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Sandwell Labour councillors ordered to work with mentors as leadership plot emerges
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Wolverhampton Westside plans 'increased not diminished' after pandemic - council leader
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Jaspal family has all three Wolverhampton Council seats in Heath Town
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Taking fight to Sandwell rivals paid off, says Tory MP
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