Independent councillor joins Reform UKpublished at 07:12 British Summer Time 14 May
Paul Sexton says he is joining Reform so Chester-le-Street will have a "voice on the inside".
Read MorePaul Sexton says he is joining Reform so Chester-le-Street will have a "voice on the inside".
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