Lee Duffy retained the seat for Reform UK [Nadia Lincoln/LDRS] Reform UK have retained a seat on a council following a by-election that was held after the resignation of one of its councillors over allegations he directed racial slurs at neighbours. The Lloyds and Corby Village ward, on North Northamptonshire Council, was up for grabs again after Robert Bloom stood down in August, following his election in May. Lee Duffy won the by-election with 754 votes, 38% of the votes.