The last straw - Council election in UK decided by the drawing of straws

"The returning officer decides if we would flip a coin or draw straws and he went with straws."

The last straw - Council election in UK decided by the drawing of straws

The British Conservative party missed out on gaining control of Northumberland County Council after the final seat came down to the drawing of straws.

The Tories replaced Labour as the largest group, but after two recounts, South Blyth ward was tied.

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