Liberal Democrat Win in Wadebridge East (Cornwall)

7 Sep 2013

There were a number of by-elections on Thursday. Congratulations to Stephen Knightley who won in Cornwall for the Lib Dems.

Stephen Knightley (Lib Dem) was elected as the new Cornwall Councillor for Wadebridge East with 408 votes. It was a close fought race with Independent Tony Rush gaining just nine votes less. The by-election was called after Independent Colin Brewer stood down. The turnout was a healthy 40.47%.

Full result: Stephen Knightley (Lib Dem) 408; Tony Rush (Ind) 399; Stephen Rushworth (Con) 217; Roderick Harrison (UKIP) 202; Adrian Jones (Labour) 58.

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