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The rise of Independents - Can Gerry Hutch win a seat? Locals say "No chance"

171 independent candidates will have their names on the ballot paper this Friday in the General E...

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10.00 26 Nov 2024


The rise of Independents - Can Gerry Hutch win a seat? Locals say "No chance"


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171 independent candidates will have their names on the ballot paper this Friday in the General Election, and many of them will be vying for seats in the 43 constituencies across the country. But what is it like for an independent out on the campaign trail? And how many of them could get elected? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out.


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