Labour holds seat after council leader quits to work for mayor
Briefly

"I am deeply honoured and delighted to have been elected as the Labour Councillor for Junction Ward in Islington! The hard work starts now!" - Cllr James Potts, expressing his commitment after winning the by-election.
"The by-election was triggered after Kaya Comer-Schwartz, who was both a Junction ward councillor and Islington council leader, stepped down in October to join the London Mayor's office." - Outlining the reason for the by-election and the previous leader's transition.
"James Potts was elected as a councillor for Junction ward, Archway, in a by-election on Thursday (November 28) with 785 votes." - Detailing the election result and community support for Cllr Potts.
"The by-election saw a total turnout of 21.33 percent, with 1,946 votes cast and four rejected ballots." - Providing insights into voter engagement and the overall democratic process.
Read at www.islingtongazette.co.uk
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