Two results of interest last night, including the 13th Liberal Democrat Gain in local by-elections since May 8th.
Wealden, Hellingly
Well done to David White and the Wealden team, who gained Hellingly ward in a by-election triggered by a Conservative resignation. David becomes the 23rd new Liberal Democrat councillor to take a seat on a local authority since the general election. Full Result.
Brentwood, Shenfield
Sadly, we can’t have it all our way and yesterday’s gain from the Tories was balanced by a loss in the other direction over in Brentwood. Still only the third Liberal Democrat loss since the election, but commiserations nevertheless to Alison Fulcher and the Brentwood team. Full Result.
By-election HQ: The Results So Far
GAIN! from Con. Wealden, Hellingly. Oct 29.
GAIN! from SNP. Highland, Aird and Loch Ness. Oct 8.
GAIN! from Lab. Barwell PC, St Mary’s. Sept 10.
GAIN! from Lab, Winsford TC, Wharton. Sept 3.
GAIN! from Con, Powys, Glasbury. August 13.
GAIN! from Ind, Newtown TC, East. August 13.
GAIN! from Con, Seaford TC, Central. July 23.
GAIN! from Lab, Wrexham, Llay. July 16.
GAIN! from Con, Rother, Battle Town. July 16.
GAIN! from Con, Richmond, Hampton Wick. July 2.
GAIN! from Lab, Pontypridd TC, Trallwng. July 2.
GAIN! from Ind, Falmouth TC, Penwerris. June 25.
GAIN! from UKIP, Mole Valley, Holmwoods. June 18.
HELD! Woking, Goldsworth West. Oct 8.
HELD! Elmbridge, Long Ditton. July 23.
HELD! Kingston, Grove. July 16.
HELD! Abbots Langley PC, Abbots Langley and Bedmond [five seats]. June 24.
HELD! Mole Valley, Holmwoods (2nd seat). June 18.
HELD! Sutton, Wallington South. June 11.
Losses:
To Con. Brentwood, Shenfield. Oct 29.
To Con. Woking, Goldsworth East. Oct 8.
To Lab. Cambridgeshire, Romsey. June 25.