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The Tynemouth Tory prospect's absence from last night's count has become branded as "disgraceful" and "discourteous" by Labour rivals.Conservatives were hopeful that the Tees Valley location might be a happier looking floor as candidates appeared to tie by themselves to Ben Houchen – the mayor who won over the spot just two months ago.T