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'Burnham Bounce' sees Labour victory in Wigan by-election
John Vickers won with 1,201 votes as Labour regained the ward after Reform’s support fell sharply from May.
- On Thursday, November 12, Labour candidate John Vickers won the Hindley Green by-election for Wigan Council with 1,201 votes. He succeeds independent councillor Bob Brierley, who represented the area for 22 years.
- Although Reform UK won three council seats across six by-elections on Thursday, the party's vote share declined in all five wards it re-contested compared to May. Deputy leader Richard Tice claimed the party achieved "strong" results despite the downward trend.
- Labour's Jackie Rawstron held the Huncoat seat for Hyndburn Borough Council by just 43 votes. Her victory followed a turbulent campaign involving suspension over past social media comments, while Restore Britain gained significant support among right-wing voters.
- Education Secretary Lucy Powell apologized for Labour's loss in Failsworth West, citing a "big turn around" from May. She attributed recent momentum to Labour's leadership transition from Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham.
- With a third of council seats up for election in May 2027, Reform leader Nigel Farage admitted the party must "energise" voters again. This follows a "difficult summer" marked by controversy and declining electoral support.
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Nigel Farage defies polling doubters as Reform score double by-election victory over Andy Burnham
Nigel Farage has been handed a major boost to Reform UK, with the party securing a triple victory in this week's by-elections.Labour lost two seats to Mr Farage's candidates, but defended one and gained another from an Independent candidate.The triple gain comes at a difficult time for Reform UK after falling behind Labour and the Conservatives in recent polls.GB News takes a closer look at the results breakdown of the six by-elections and what …
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