Labour has won two by-elections from the Conservatives, in a sensational night for Sir Keir Starmer’s party and a dismal showing for Rishi Sunak.
Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire both went from blue to red early on Wednesday morning, overturning huge majorities in both constituencies.In Tamworth, Labour's Sarah Edwards defeated Tory Andrew Cooper. Ms Edwards won 11,719 votes in the Staffordshire race compared to Mr Cooper's 10,403 - giving her a majority of 1,316. Tamworth saw a turnout of 35.9%, or a total of 25,630 votes.In Mid Bedfordshire, Labour's Alistair Strathern beat the Conservative Festus Akinbusoye.
Sir Keir Starmer said after his party won both seats: “These are phenomenal results that show Labour is back in the service of working people and redrawing the political map.“Winning in these Tory strongholds shows that people overwhelmingly want change and they’re ready to put their faith in our changed Labour Party to deliver it.“Voters across Mid Bedfordshire, Tamworth and Britain want a Labour government determined to deliver for working people, with a proper plan to rebuild our country.
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