
In the Failsworth West ward in Oldham, Reform UK secured a second by-election victory with more than 40 per cent of the vote.The by-election was triggered by Reform councillor Mark Wilkinson resigning just days after he became Reform’s leader on the Oldham Council.Gaining from the Independents, Reform candidate Chris Baddeley won the ward, with Labour candidate Pete Davis taking second place.Mr Davis took almost 39 per cent of the vote, leading in front of Restore Britain candidate Rob Gunn.In another new ward for the party, Mr Gunn received 11.3 per cent of the vote.