Catherine Atkinson and Jake Richards successful in General Election

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11/07/2024

Congratulations to both Catherine Atkinson and Jake Richards who were elected as Members of Parliament in last week’s General Election.

Catherine was elected in Derby North and Jake was elected in Rother Valley.

We wish them both well in their new positions.

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