Liberal Democrats win Tiverton and Honiton by-election to take Tory seat

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks set for a chastening defeat in a parliamentary by-election. The centrist Liberal Democrats claimed a "historic victory" in what had been a safe Conservative seat. The seat of Tiverton and Honiton, in a deeply Conservative part of south-west England, was held with a majority of more than 24,000.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Tiverton and Honiton by-election: Lib Dems take seat

The Liberal Democrats win the by-election, overturning a Conservative majority of more than 24,000.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

UK Liberal Democrats claim victory against Johnson's Conservatives in parliamentary seat vote

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson looked set for a chastening defeat in a parliamentary by-election on Friday as the centrist Liberal Democrats claimed a “historic victory” in what had been a safe Conservative seat.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Lib Dems win Tiverton and Honiton byelection, overturning huge Tory majority

Disastrous defeat for Boris Johnson in constituency held by Tories since it was established 25 years ago

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Lib Dems claim ‘clear win’ in Tiverton and Honiton by-election

With votes still being counted, the Liberal Democrats claimed to have snatched the Devon seat held with a 24,000 majority by the Tories in 2019.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Lib Dems claim stunning by-election win in Tiverton and Honiton poll

The Liberal Democrats today say they had pulled off a bombshell victory in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election this morning - piling fresh pressure on Boris Johnson ’s leadership.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

By-election latest: Defiant Boris Johnson vows to fight on - as Lord Hague warns of 'disaster'

A defiant Boris Johnson promised to battle in the wake of a historic double by-election defeat - as former Tory leader Lord Hague warned the party could face "disaster" at the next national poll.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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