Emmerdale spoilers: Wannabe councillor Nicola headed for council defeat?

Nicola’s left deflated as she learns of her competition for the council in Emmerdale

Nicola King meets opposition as she sets out to make her pitch to become a local councillor

In the Woolpack, a crowd has gathered. Nicola King is nervous. She's there to make her pitch to be elected local councillor.

Nicola’s left deflated as she learns of her competition for the council in Emmerdale

Nicola discovers she's got competition in her bid to become a local councillor

Having decided she's got it in the bag – and with her sights set on becoming indispensable to powerful player Kim Tate – Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) hasn't thought about who she may be up against… But she's about to find out!

Is Nicola's political ambition about to crumble?

Sarah Waterfall
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