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The Tories lost control of Leicestershire County Council, with Reform now the largest party but falling short of an overall majority.

"No matter how near or far she is, she continues to be right here with us, every day, but especially on her special day," the Leicestershire family said in a statement on Saturday.

That position could soon be put to the test in councils including Leicestershire and Worcestershire, where it fell short of a majority despite becoming the largest party.

Earlier this month, Reform UK stood by a council candidate in Leicestershire over a racist post accusing black drivers of tailgating.

She had used it for more than 15 months without issue before she died at her home in Leicestershire on 19 February 2024, according to the coroner's report.