Labour holds seat after resignation of former finance chief triggers by-election
Briefly

Labour Party has successfully held onto a council seat in Barnet with the election of Charlotte Elizabeth Daus as the new councillor for Burnt Oak. The by-election was necessitated by the resignation of Ammar Naqvi, the previous finance chief, who faced backlash for making false employment claims regarding his position at University College London. The turnout for the election was noted at a mere 17.3%, raising concerns about local voter engagement. Additionally, there will be another by-election in Finchley Church End scheduled for March 6, following the passing of long-serving councillor Eva Greenspan.
Charlotte Elizabeth Daus has been elected as Burnt Oak's new councillor following a by-election prompted by the resignation of former finance chief Ammar Naqvi amid scandal.
The by-election in Barnet saw a voter turnout of only 17.3%, reflecting ongoing disillusionment with local political engagement and the significance of council decisions on community matters.
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