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Dame Andrea Jenkyns has become Reform UK’s first-ever elected mayor while channelling her inner Abba-style, shimmering across the stage in a blue sequined trouser suit.
The ex-Conservative minister, who turned Reform last year, promised a ‘new dawn in British politics’, vowing to the people of Greater Lincolnshire that Reform would ‘reset Britain to its glorious past’ as she secured her spot as mayor.
The former Greggs worker and Miss UK finalist now holds the power over an annual budget of £24million after zooming ahead of her Tory rival Rob Whiltham by around 40,000 votes – bagging the support of 104,133.
Immigration and efficiencies in local government, including a British DOGE for each council they control to slash town hall waste, were at the heart of Reform’s campaign.
Elsewhere in North Tyneside, the party narrowly missed out on having a mayor, with Labour leading by a small marginal win of 444 amid the political earthquake as the local election results roll in.
In her winning speech, the newly elected mayor hit out at her opponents, vowed to put an end to ‘soft touch Britain’ while channelling the iconic Swedish quartet, in a striking 70s-esque outift.
‘The fightback to save the heart and soul of our great country has now begun,’ she said,’ she said: ‘Now that Reform is in a place of power, we can help start rebuilding Britain. Inch by inch, Reform will reset Britain to its glorious past.
‘We will tackle illegal migration. We’ve been working on policies.
Dame Andrea Jenkyns becomes Reform UK’s first-ever elected mayo while channelling her inner Abba-style.
The ex-Conservative minister, who turned Reform last year, shimmered across the stage in a blue sequined trouser suit, reminiscent of a 70s disco scene
‘I say no to putting people in hotels. Tents are good enough for France, they should be good enough for here in Britain.’
But those sitting at home, eagerly watching the results roll in were more taken by the Dame’s striking outfit comparing her to the iconic Swedish quartet.
‘Fair play to Andrea Jenkyns. Winning the Mayoral election whilst being at ABBA Voyage,’ one quipped.
But the politician, originally from West Yorkshire, is no stranger to Abba’s much-loved tunes.
In 2016, the trained soprano was challenged by a Radio 5 presenter to belt out Mamma Mia, after proposing a duet with Ed Balls.
