Peterborough election results: Cabinet member’s son wins Glinton & Castor for Conservatives
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There will be a father and son on the council after Saqib Farooq won Glinton & Castor for the Conservatives.
Saqib is son of Mohammed Farooq, cabinet member for digital services and transformation.
The ward has two Conservative councillors, with Saqib replacing council leader Cllr John Holdich who is stepping down.
Result
Claire Bysshe (Lib Dem) - 279
Saqib Farooq (Conservative) - 1,471
Gregor Guthrie (Green) - 202
Stuart Martin (Labour) - 225
Turnout: 42.18%
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