Lib Dems Make 2 More Gains from the Tories in Council By-Election Wins.

April 20, 2018 8:55 AM

Ballot BoxIn a satisfactory week's by-election results the Liberal Democrats have continued their winning streak by gaining another 2 council by-election seats from the Conservatives. One was in Berkshire and the second in Cheshire.

Thatcham West Ward, West Berkshire UA, April 19, 2018

Liberal Democrat Jeff Brooks 820 [48.4%; +9.7%]
Conservatives 523 [30.9%; -16.9%]
Labour 130 [7.7%; -5.9%]
Green 130 [7.7%; +7.7%]
UKIP 91 [5.4%; +5.4%]

Lib Dem gain from Conservative
Percentage changes from 2015

Lymm South Ward in Warrington Borough, April 19th

Liberal Democrats Anna Fradgely: 769; 42.8% (+10.4)
Conservatives: 649: 36.2% (-2.3)
Labour: 328; 18.3% (-1.1)
UKIP: 25: 1.4% (-8.3)
Green: 24; 1.3% (+1.3)

LDem GAIN from Con.