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Won with a majority of just 12 votes (0.74%), making this one of Cornwall's most marginal seats.
Election History
Kevin Grey retained the Liskeard Central seat by a margin of 12 votes, equivalent to a 0.74 % lead over Conservative challenger Nick Craker, with a turnout of only 6.2 %. The required swing to overturn the result is just 0.37 %, and the margin has narrowed by 27.9 percentage points compared with the previous election, indicating a highly competitive contest. Across Cornwall, Reform UK’s vote share has risen by 29.0 percentage points, but the narrow majority and low turnout suggest the seat remains vulnerable.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ian Grey | Reform UK | 597 | 36.7% | ✓ |
| Nick Craker | Conservative | 585 | 36.0% | |
| Kerry Louise Cassidy | Labour | 250 | 15.4% | |
| Naomi Sarah Taylor | Liberal Democrat | 116 | 7.1% | |
| Peter David Sawford | Green Party | 78 | 4.8% |
Turnout: 6.2% (37 of 597 electors) · 585 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Craker | Conservative | 858 | 54.4% | ✓ |
| Kerry Louise Cassidy | Labour | 407 | 25.8% | |
| Naomi Taylor | Liberal Democrat | 204 | 12.9% | |
| Barney Barron | Green Party | 107 | 6.8% |
Turnout: 6.3% (54 of 858 electors) · 407 spoilt votes
Attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| East Sub-Area Planning Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 4 | 3 | 75% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
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<iframe src="https://cornwallpoliticalwatch.com/embed/councillor/kevin-grey" width="350" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe>Meeting Activity
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 5 March 2026
5 Mar 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
24 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
20 Jan 2026
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 13 November 2025
13 Nov 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 11 November 2025
11 Nov 2025
East Sub-Area Planning Committee - 28 October 2025
28 Oct 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 7 October 2025
7 Oct 2025
Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
16 Sept 2025
East Sub-Area Planning Committee - 5 August 2025
5 Aug 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 29 July 2025
29 Jul 2025
Cornwall Council - 22 July 2025
22 Jul 2025
East Sub-Area Planning Committee - 7 July 2025
7 Jul 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 1 July 2025
1 Jul 2025
East Sub-Area Planning Committee - 9 June 2025
9 Jun 2025
Cornwall Council - 20 May 2025
20 May 2025