Labour's Jay Potts wins Fellgate and Hedworth by-election as John Robertson fails to reclaim seat after resignation


Labour’s Jay Potts has won the Hedworth and Fellgate by-election.
The election was called after the resignation of independent councillor John Robertson
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Hide AdHe therefore vowed to stand again, but has failed to reclaim the seat on South Tyneside Council
The full results were:
Kelly Hill (Green) - 44
Jay Potts (Labour) - 850
John Robertson (Independent) - 555
Chris Smith (Conservative) - 158
David Wilkinson (Lib Dems) - 125