Putting family before party politics

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In May 2026, local elections took place across the country. In Swindon Borough, one particular result really stood out - a father and son both elected as councillors. Politics is often seen as an individual journey, but in this case, it’s a shared one, shaped by family, experience, and community. Father and son Vijay and Vinay Manro spoke to BBC Radio Wiltshire's Manny Masih.