Friday, 5 April 2019

Newport West by-election


The result was (2017 figures in brackets):
  • Ruth Jones, Labour: 9,308 (22,723)
  • Conservative: 7,357 (17,065)
  • UKIP: 2,023 (1,100)
  • Plaid Cymru: 1,185 (1,077)
  • Ryan Jones, Liberal Democrats : 1,088 (976)
  • Green Party: 924 (497)
  • Renew: 879
  • Abolish the Welsh Assembly: 205
  • SDP: 202
  • Democrats and Veterans: 185
  • For Britain: 159
Turnout: 37.1% (67.45%)
Figures from ITN (UK Elect)

The comparison shows that the late Paul Flynn had a huge personal vote. Congratulations to Ryan Jones on increasing his actual vote in a much reduced poll. UKIP also increased its share in this Leave-leaning constituency but not by nearly enough to worry the major parties.

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