UK Council By-Elections: Lib Dems and Reform UK Gain Seats from Conservatives
In recent UK council by-elections, the Liberal Democrats gained the Fairwood seat in Swansea from the Conservatives, while Reform UK won the Hawcoat & Newbarns seat in Westmorland and Furness. Both results show significant swings away from the Conservatives, with Reform UK securing 48.4% of the vote in its gain. Numerous other by-elections are scheduled across UK councils from June to July.
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UK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives Gain Seats from Labour and Reform UK
The article reports results from several UK council by-elections held on July 16, 2026. The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Breckland (Dereham Toftwood) and from Reform UK in Norfolk (Old Catton). The Green Party gained a seat from Labour in Peterborough (Fletton & Woodston). Other results include Reform UK holding a seat in Cambridgeshire (Ramsey & Bury), the Liberal Democrats holding Cherwell (Kidlington West), Labour holding Rushmoor (Wellington) and Stafford (Manor), and the Conservatives holding South Staffordshire (Himley & Swinton). The article also lists forthcoming by-election contests scheduled from July 23 to September 3, 2026, across various UK councils, including wards currently held by Conservatives, Labour, Reform UK, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, and independents.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives Gain Seats from Labour and Reform UK
The article reports on recent UK council by-election results, highlighting key gains: the Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Breckland (Dereham Toftwood) and from Reform UK in Norfolk (Old Catton). The Green Party gained a seat from Labour in Peterborough (Fletton & Woodston). Other results include Reform UK holding a seat in Cambridgeshire, the Liberal Democrats holding Cherwell, Labour holding Rushmoor and Stafford, and the Conservatives holding South Staffordshire. Detailed vote shares and changes from previous elections are provided for each contest. The article also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled from July 23 to September 3, including contests in East Devon, Medway, Thurrock, Bolton, and others, noting the current party holding each seat.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives Gain Seats from Labour and Reform UK
The article reports results from several UK council by-elections held on July 17, 2026. The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Breckland (Dereham Toftwood) and a seat from Reform UK in Norfolk (Old Catton). The Green Party gained a seat from Labour in Peterborough (Fletton & Woodston). Other results include Reform UK holding a seat in Cambridgeshire (Ramsey & Bury), the Liberal Democrats holding Cherwell (Kidlington West), Labour holding Rushmoor (Wellington) and Stafford (Manor), and the Conservatives holding South Staffordshire (Himley & Swinton). The article also lists forthcoming by-election contests scheduled from July 23 to September 3, 2026, across various UK councils, including wards currently held by Conservatives, Reform UK, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, and independents.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Results: Conservatives and Reform UK Gain Seats, Greens Lose Ground
This article reports on a series of UK council by-elections held in early July 2026, detailing gains, holds, and losses across multiple wards. Key results include the Conservatives gaining a seat from the Liberal Democrats in Stratford-on-Avon and from an independent in Pembrokeshire. Reform UK gained a seat from Labour in South Lanarkshire and from an independent in Flintshire. The Green Party lost seats to Labour in Camden and to the Liberal Democrats in Lambeth. Other notable outcomes include an independent gain from Plaid Cymru in Gwynedd, and holds for Labour in Cardiff, the Liberal Democrats in Flintshire and North Norfolk, and Plaid Cymru in Neath Port Talbot and Vale of Glamorgan. The article also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled for July 16th and 23rd across various councils, including Breckland, Cambridgeshire, and East Devon.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Results and Forthcoming Contests
This article reports on a series of UK council by-elections held recently, detailing gains and losses for major parties. The Conservatives gained a seat from the Liberal Democrats in Stratford-on-Avon and from an independent in Pembrokeshire. Reform UK gained a seat from Labour in South Lanarkshire and from an independent in Flintshire. The Green Party lost a seat to Labour in Camden and to the Liberal Democrats in Lambeth. The article provides full vote share data for each ward, including changes from previous elections. It also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled for July 16th and July 23rd in various councils across England and Wales, noting the current party holding each seat.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives and Reform UK Gain Seats
This article reports on a series of UK council by-elections held in early July 2026, detailing seat gains and losses across multiple parties. The Conservatives gained a seat from the Liberal Democrats in Stratford-on-Avon and from an independent in Pembrokeshire. Reform UK gained a seat from Labour in South Lanarkshire and from an independent in Flintshire. The Green Party lost a seat to Labour in Camden and to the Liberal Democrats in Lambeth. The report includes full vote share data for each ward, showing shifts in support compared to previous elections. Notable results include Labour holding Cardiff-Splott, Reform UK holding Gateshead-High Fell, and the Liberal Democrats holding several seats in Surrey and North Norfolk. The article also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled for July 16th and 23rd across various councils.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Results: Conservatives Lose Seats; Reform UK Gains
The article reports on recent UK council by-elections, highlighting Conservative losses to the SNP in Aberdeenshire, an independent in Cheshire West and Chester, and the Liberal Democrats in Powys. Reform UK made significant gains, winning seats from independents in Torfaen and Powys and from Labour in Harborough. Other results include holds for Horwich & Blackrod First in Bolton, the Liberal Democrats in Cotswold and Gloucestershire, and Plaid Cymru in Powys. The Conservatives held a seat in Dorset despite a large swing to Reform UK, while Labour held Telford & Wrekin by a narrow margin. The article also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled from July 7th to September 3rd across various UK councils, noting the current party holding each seat.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives Lose Seats; Reform UK Gains
The article reports on recent UK council by-elections, highlighting Conservative losses to the SNP in Aberdeenshire, an independent in Cheshire West and Chester, and the Liberal Democrats in Powys. Reform UK gained seats from independents in Torfaen and Powys, and from Labour in Harborough. Detailed results are provided for 12 contests, including vote shares and changes from previous elections. The piece also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled from July 7th to July 30th, noting the current holding party for each seat. The data shows significant swings, with Reform UK emerging as a strong challenger in multiple wards, while the Conservatives and Labour face losses. The report is sourced from Conservative Home, a UK conservative political website.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives Lose Seats, Reform UK Gains
The article reports on recent UK council by-elections, highlighting significant losses for the Conservative Party, which lost seats to the SNP in Aberdeenshire, an independent in Cheshire West and Chester, and the Liberal Democrats in Powys. Reform UK made notable gains, winning seats from independents in Torfaen and Powys and from Labour in Harborough. Other results include holds for the Liberal Democrats in Cotswold and Gloucestershire, and for Plaid Cymru in Powys. The article also lists forthcoming by-elections scheduled for July and August across various councils, including contests in Surrey, Camden, Cardiff, and others.
Conservative HomeCouncil by-election results: Conservatives gain from Lib Dems, Reform UK gains from Labour
The article reports the results of multiple UK council by-elections held on June 25-26, 2026. The Conservatives gained seats from the Liberal Democrats in Hertsmere (Bushey Park) and Uttlesford (Stort Valley). Reform UK gained seats from Labour in Nuneaton & Bedworth (Camp Hill), St Helens (Haydock), and Denbighshire (Rhyl South), and gained a seat from the Conservatives in Tamworth. The Green Party made gains in Brighton & Hove (Goldsmid) and Haringey (Woodside), but lost a seat to Labour in Haringey (Northumberland Park). The SNP gained a seat from the Lib Dems in Aberdeen (George St Harbour). Plaid Cymru gained a seat from Reform UK in Carmarthenshire and held in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Several independent candidates also won seats. The data includes first-preference votes, percentage changes, and whether the party held or gained the seat.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservatives and Reform UK Trade Seats in Essex and Conwy
Recent UK council by-elections show a mixed picture for major parties. The Conservatives gained two seats from Reform UK in Essex (Rayleigh West and Sweyne Park & Grange), while Reform UK gained two seats from the Conservatives in Conwy, Wales (Gogarth Mostyn and Tudno). Labour held their seats in Bury, Swansea, and Wrexham, though with reduced vote shares in some wards. The Liberal Democrats held seats in Bradford and Chelmsford, while Plaid Cymru held multiple seats in Wrexham. The Green Party held Lewisham's Crofton Park seat. Notable swings include Reform UK making significant inroads in several wards, often exceeding 30% of the vote. The Conservatives held seats in Hillingdon and New Forest. The report also lists forthcoming by-election contests scheduled for June 25th across multiple UK councils.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results: Conservative and Reform UK Trade Seats in Essex and Conwy
The article reports on the results of multiple council by-elections across the UK, primarily in England and Wales. Key outcomes include the Conservatives gaining two seats from Reform UK in Essex (Rayleigh West and Sweyne Park & Grange), while Reform UK gained two seats from the Conservatives in Conwy (Gogarth Mostyn and Tudno). Labour held seats in Bury, Swansea, and Lewisham (Crofton Park, where the Green Party held the seat with a narrow lead). The Liberal Democrats held three seats in Bradford and won a new ward in Chelmsford. Plaid Cymru held three seats in Wrexham. The Green Party held seats in Lewisham and Ealing. The results show significant swings to Reform UK in several wards, often at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives. A list of forthcoming by-elections scheduled for June 25th is also provided.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results and Forthcoming Contests
The article reports on recent UK council by-election results, highlighting a Conservative hold in Cheshire West & Chester (Christleton & Huntington) and a Green Party gain from the Conservatives in Slough (Cippenham Green). In Cheshire West & Chester, the Conservatives won 32.9% (+8.5), followed by the Green Party at 30.4% (+8.5), Reform UK at 17.2%, Labour at 10.5%, and Lib Dems at 9.0%. In Dacorum (Apsley & Corner Hall), the Lib Dems held with 32.9% (-15.6), while Reform UK surged to 24.5%. In Slough, the Green Party won 24.5% (+24.5), narrowly defeating the Conservatives at 24.2% (-19.9), with Labour at 21.3% and Reform UK at 19.5%. The article also lists numerous forthcoming by-elections scheduled from June 11 through September 3, covering councils across England, Wales, and Scotland, with the incumbent party noted for each seat.
Conservative HomeUK Council By-Election Results and Forthcoming Contests
The article reports on recent UK council by-election results, highlighting a Conservative hold in Cheshire West & Chester (Christleton & Huntington) and a Green Party gain from the Conservatives in Slough (Cippenham Green). In Cheshire West & Chester, the Conservatives won 32.9% (+8.5), the Greens 30.4% (+8.5), and Reform UK 17.2% (+17.2). In Dacorum (Apsley & Corner Hall), the Liberal Democrats held with 32.9% (-15.6), while Reform UK surged to 24.5%. In Slough, the Greens won 24.5% (+24.5), narrowly defeating the Conservatives on 24.2% (-19.9). The article also lists numerous forthcoming by-elections scheduled from June 11 through September 3, covering councils across England, Wales, and Scotland, with notes on the current party holding each seat.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Result: Reform UK Gains Seat from Conservatives in Westmorland and Furness
A single council by-election took place this week, with Reform UK gaining the Hawcoat & Newbarns seat in Westmorland and Furness from the Conservatives. Reform UK won 1,139 votes (48.4%), a significant increase from zero in 2022, while the Conservatives dropped to 447 votes (19.0%, down 21.5%). Labour received 576 votes (24.5%, down 9.8%), and the Green Party and Liberal Democrats trailed. The article also lists numerous forthcoming by-elections scheduled from June 4th to July 9th across various UK councils, including contests in Cheshire West & Chester, Dacorum, Slough, Bradford, Bury, Conwy, Essex, Hillingdon, Lewisham, New Forest, Rochford, Swansea, Wrexham, and others, with the incumbent party noted for each.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Result: Reform UK Gains Seat from Conservatives in Westmorland and Furness
A single council by-election took place recently, with Reform UK gaining the Hawcoat & Newbarns seat in Westmorland and Furness from the Conservatives. Reform UK won 48.4% of the vote (a 48.4-point swing from 2022), while Labour secured 24.5%, the Conservatives 19.0%, the Green Party 5.1%, and the Liberal Democrats 2.9%. The article also lists numerous forthcoming by-elections scheduled from June 4th to July 9th across various UK councils, including contests in Cheshire West & Chester, Dacorum, Slough, Bradford, Bury, Conwy, Essex, Hillingdon, Lewisham, New Forest, Rochford, Swansea, Wrexham, Aberdeen, Brighton & Hove, Cambridgeshire, Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Ealing, Hackney, Halton, Haringey, Hertsmere, Highland, Merthyr Tydfil, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Staffordshire, St Helens, Tamworth, Teignbridge, Uttlesford, Aberdeenshire, Bolton, Cotswolds, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Harborough, Powys, Telford & Wrekin, and Torfaen.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Result: Reform UK Gains Seat from Conservatives in Westmorland and Furness
In the only council by-election contest this week, Reform UK gained a seat from the Conservatives in the Hawcoat & Newbarns ward of Westmorland and Furness. Reform UK secured 1,139 votes (48.4%, a gain of 48.4 percentage points from 2022), while Labour received 576 votes (24.5%, down 9.8 points), the Conservatives got 447 votes (19.0%, down 21.5 points), the Green Party 121 votes (5.1%), and the Liberal Democrats 69 votes (2.9%, down 2.7 points). The article also lists numerous forthcoming council by-elections scheduled from June 4th to July 9th across various UK councils, including Cheshire West & Chester, Dacorum, Slough, Bradford, Bury, Conwy, Essex, Hillingdon, Lewisham, New Forest, Rochford, Swansea, Wrexham, Aberdeen, Brighton & Hove, Cambridgeshire, Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Ealing, Hackney, Halton, Haringey, Hertsmere, Highland, Merthyr Tydfil, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Staffordshire, St Helens, Tamworth, Teignbridge, Uttlesford, Aberdeenshire, Bolton, Cotswolds, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Harborough, Powys, Telford & Wrekin, and Torfaen, with the current holding party noted for each.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Result: Lib Dems Gain Fairwood Seat from Conservatives in Swansea
A single council by-election took place yesterday in Swansea's Fairwood ward, where the Liberal Democrats gained the seat from the Conservatives. The Lib Dems secured 240 votes (29.3%, +19.9), while Labour received 185 (22.6%, -9.3), Reform UK 139 (17.0%, +17.0), an Independent 94 (11.5%, +11.5), Conservatives 84 (10.3%, -30.3), and another Independent 77 (9.4%, +9.4). The article also lists numerous forthcoming council by-elections scheduled from June 4th to July 9th across various UK councils, including Westmorland & Furness, Cheshire West & Chester, Dacorum, Slough, Bradford, Bury, Conwy, Essex, Hillingdon, Lewisham, New Forest, Rochford, Swansea, Wrexham, Aberdeen, Brighton & Hove, Cambridgeshire, Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Ealing, Hackney, Halton, Haringey, Hertsmere, Highland, Merthyr Tydfil, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Staffordshire, St Helens, Tamworth, Teignbridge, Uttlesford, Aberdeenshire, Bolton, Cotswolds, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Harborough, Powys, Telford & Wrekin, and Torfaen, with details on the current party holding each seat.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Result: Lib Dems Gain Fairwood Seat from Conservatives in Swansea
A single council by-election took place yesterday in Swansea's Fairwood ward, where the Liberal Democrats gained the seat from the Conservatives. The Lib Dems secured 240 votes (29.3%, +19.9 since 2022), while Labour received 185 (22.6%, -9.3), Reform UK 139 (17.0%, new), an Independent 94 (11.5%, new), Conservatives 84 (10.3%, -30.3), and another Independent 77 (9.4%, new). The article also lists numerous forthcoming council by-elections scheduled from June 4th to July 9th across various UK councils, including Westmorland & Furness, Cheshire West & Chester, Dacorum, Slough, Bradford, Bury, Conwy, Essex, Hillingdon, Lewisham, New Forest, Rochford, Swansea, Wrexham, Aberdeen, Brighton & Hove, Cambridgeshire, Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Ealing, Hackney, Halton, Haringey, Hertsmere, Highland, Merthyr Tydfil, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Staffordshire, St Helens, Tamworth, Teignbridge, Uttlesford, Aberdeenshire, Bolton, Cotswolds, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Harborough, Powys, Telford & Wrekin, and Torfaen, with details on which party currently holds each seat.
Conservative HomeCouncil By-Election Result: Lib Dems Gain Fairwood Seat from Conservatives in Swansea
In the only council by-election held yesterday, the Liberal Democrats gained the Fairwood seat in Swansea from the Conservatives. The Lib Dems secured 240 votes (29.3%, up 19.9 points), while Labour came second with 185 votes (22.6%, down 9.3 points). Reform UK achieved 139 votes (17.0%), an Independent candidate got 94 votes (11.5%), the Conservatives fell to 84 votes (10.3%, down 30.3 points), and another Independent received 77 votes (9.4%). The article also lists numerous forthcoming by-elections scheduled from June 4th to July 9th across various UK councils, including contests in Westmorland & Furness, Cheshire West & Chester, Dacorum, Slough, Bradford, Bury, Conwy, Essex, Hillingdon, Lewisham, New Forest, Rochford, Swansea, Wrexham, Aberdeen, Brighton & Hove, Cambridgeshire, Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Ealing, Hackney, Halton, Haringey, Hertsmere, Highland, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Staffordshire, St Helens, Tamworth, Teignbridge, Uttlesford, Aberdeenshire, Cotswolds, Harborough, Powys, and Torfaen.
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