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Voters in uncontested Southend West election spoil ballot papers with messages such as ‘Boris, do a Brexit – get out’

The Psychedelic Movement came runner-up in the contest with 512 votes, ahead of UKIP candidate Steve Laws.

Jack Peat by Jack Peat
2022-02-04 08:47
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Thousands of voters in the uncontested Southend West by-election spoilt their ballot papers with messages directed at the government, according to local BBC reports.

The Conservatives held on to the seat following a by-election triggered by the killing of Sir David Amess.

In a contest that Labour and the Liberal Democrats, along with other mainstream political parties, chose not to contest, Tory candidate Anna Firth ran out as a comfortable winner with 86 per ent of the vote.

But it wasn’t all plane sailing for the Tories.

During the count, a number of spoilt ballots containing messages rallying against Boris Johnson were spotted.

One ballot seen at the Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre where the count took place said “Boris, do a Brexit – get out”, while another voter scrawled “Get Boris out”

More than 1,000 spoilt ballot papers were registered at the Southend West by-election yesterday – higher than the Psychedelic Movement candidate who took 2nd place.

Messages written on some ballot papers included "Boris, do a Brexit – get out" and another said "Get Boris out". pic.twitter.com/jaf4O0BYGU

— BBC Essex (@BBCEssex) February 4, 2022

The Psychedelic Movement candidate came runner-up in the contest with 512 votes, ahead of UKIP candidate Steve Laws.

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Ms Firth used her speech after being elected to heap praise on her predecessor as a “passionate advocate” for the area.

“Sir David was a truly exceptional MP,” she said.

“He was a friend to all and had a huge impact on everyone who lives here.

“For Sir David’s family and his friends tonight will be a sad and painful day and I would like to pay tribute to Lady Amess and their children. We are thinking of you tonight.”

Related: ‘Sinking ship’: The day that rocked Downing Street

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