Dame Andrea Jenkyns becomes Reform UK’s first-ever elected mayo while channelling her inner Abba-style.
The ex-Conservative minister, who turned Reform last year, shimmered across the stage in a blue sequined trouser suit, reminiscent of a 70s disco scene.
Dame Jenkyns bagged 104,133, zooming ahead of her Tory rival Rob Whiltham by around 40,000, securing her seat as the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.
In her winning speech, the newly elected mayor hit out at her opponents, accusing them of a ‘smear campaign’.
‘I have fought many elections, four general elections, my third local election, but I’m going to be brief with this don’t worry,’ she said.
‘I’ve never experienced such negativity and soul-destroying campaigns against me like this one.’
‘It was soul-destroying. The dirty tricks in the US politics I now believe is being imported into Britain.’
But those sitting at home, eagerly watching the results roll in were more taken by the Dame’s striking outfit comparing her to the iconic Swedish quartet.
‘Fair play to Andrea Jenkyns. Winning the Mayoral election whilst being at ABBA Voyage,’ one wrote.