Romania: Sixty Romanians running in London local council elections, most (…)

April 22, 2026

Sixty Romanians running in London local council elections, most from populist Reform UK party
Apr 22, 2026

Sixty Romanians running in London local council elections, most from populist Reform UK party.

No fewer than 60 Romanians are running for councilor seats in the May 7 local council elections in London, RFI Romania reported. Most of the (…)

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