Council by-election result from yesterday and forthcoming contests
Reform UK gained a council seat in the Malvern Hills by-election, increasing their vote share significantly compared to 2023, while the Conservatives lost ground. Several forthcoming local by-elections are scheduled across the UK in May, June, and beyond. Most of the upcoming contests are expected to retain their current party control based on recent results.
- ▪Reform UK won the Malvern Hills by-election with 687 votes, a 45.1 percentage point increase from 2023.
- ▪The Conservatives received 461 votes, a decrease of 7.0 percentage points compared to the previous election.
- ▪Upcoming by-elections include Dorset – Bridport on May 21st, Swansea – Fairwood on May 28th, and Essex – Springfield on June 18th.
- ▪Most forthcoming contests are currently held by the Liberal Democrats, Greens, Independents, or Conservatives.
- ▪The Green Party retained Lancaster – Castle in a recent contest held on May 21st.
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Malvern Hills – Tenbury Reform UK 687 (45.1 per cent, +45.1 on 2023) Conservatives 461 (30.3 per cent, -7.0) Lib Dems 193 (12.7 per cent, +12.7) Green Party 182 (12.0 per cent, -8.4) Reform UK gain from Conservatives Forthcoming contests May 21st Dorset – Bridport. (Lib Dems held) Fylde – Kirkham. (Independent held) Lancaster – Castle. (Green Party held) Malvern Hills – Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick – (Malvern Hills Independent held) May 28th Swansea – Fairwood. (Conservative held) June 4th Westmorland & Furness – Hawcoat & Newbarns. (Conservative held) June 18th Essex – Springfield. June 25th Aberdeen – George St/Harbour. (Lib Dem held)
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