A BY-ELECTION that could see the first Reform Party councillor elected in Wales has been described as “more important” than voters realise by its candidate.

Stuart Keyte is hoping to make history when voters go to the polls to fill a vacancy on Torfaen Borough Council following the resignation of Labour councillor Sue Malson.

Though Labour will retain control of the council, as it still has a majority of 12, should Reform win the February 13 contest it would boost the party’s membership on the authority to four after

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