Last night a series of Local By-elections was held around the country. two results which stood out were, St Helens Ward which is part of Barnsley Borough Council where Labour held the seat with an increased majority, in fact Labour’s share of the vote increased by 13.8% to 59.8%, the Tory vote crashed by 6%. The other notable result was Northgate Ward part of Crawley Borough Council where Labour gained the seat with a 19% increase share of the vote to 43.3%, with this result Labour gains a Councillor in the second most marginal Parliamentary constituency in the Country.

Additionally the vast majority of the other results recorded increases in Labour’s share of the vote.

Well done to all those involved.