REFORM UK is fielding a candidate in a by-election called because of the poor attendance of one of its councillors.

The Two Locks by-election will fill the vacancy after David Thomas was automatically removed from Cwmbran Community Council, under local government legislation, after failing to attend meetings for six months.

Following his removal from the council he blamed his time being “increasingly stretched” for failing to fulfil his obligation to attend community council meetings.

It has now been confirmed five parties will contest the by-election after the deadline for candidates to come forward closed.

Plaid Cymru, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Labour are also contesting the election to the volunteer council.

Mr Thomas was elected as an........

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