Reform UK has bagged another four by-election wins, three of which were clinched from Labour in a fresh blow to Sir Keir Starmer.
Voters headed to the polls again this week, with six by-elections held across the UK.
Nigel Farage’s party secured the most votes in four of these elections, bouncing back from a by-election held in Stopsley, Bedfordshire, last week, where it narrowly missed out on success.
Party chairman, David Bull, said: “Another cracking election night for Reform UK.
“We welcome four more councillors, taking our total to 886.
“We are on the move, on the rise and ready for the General Election.”
Reform’s head of policy, Zia Yusuf, said: “Four more council by-election wins for Reform.
“The turquoise tidal wave rolls on!”
The triple defeat for Labour in this week’s by-elections serves as another blow for the Prime Minister’s party, which is facing scrutiny after Lord Mandelson’s sacking over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Where did Reform win?
Pelsall, Walsall
Claiming the seat from the Tories, Reform UK candidate Graham Eardley bagged 1,231 votes in the by-election in Pelsall, Walsall.
The Tories were not far behind however, taking home 1,176 votes.
Labour meanwhile fell in fourth place just behind the Greens, securing just 125 votes.
During his campaign, Mr Eardley pledged to tackle concerns from residents about the West Midlands village being used as a “rat run” by motorists if elected.
Following his by-election victory, he said: “I will do my best to represent ALL of our village.”
The Pelsall by-election results:
- Reform UK: 1,231 votes
- Conservatives: 1,176 votes
- Green Party: 127 votes
- Labour Party: 125 votes
- Liberal Democrats: 72 votes
The by-election held following the resignation of former Conservative council leader, Councillor Garry Perry.
Nigel Farage’s party saw victory in four out of six by-elections held this week
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Stotfold, Bedfordshire
Reform also saw success in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, taking the seat from Labour.
The winning party’s candidate, Marion Mason, stormed ahead with 823 votes.
The Tories trailed behind in second place, with 559 votes.
Reacting to the win, Reform’s North Bedfordshire group said: “This result is testimony to what can be achieved when a community comes together for a better future.
“Thank you to every single resident who put their trust in us and voted Reform.
“Thank you to our amazing and hard-working volunteers whose tireless effort made this possible.
“And a special thank you to Marion Mason, who bravely stood and took on the challenge – your dedication has delivered this incredible result.”
The full results:
- Reform UK: 823 votes
- Conservatives: 559 votes
- Labour: 532 votes
- Green Party: 416 votes
- Lib Dems: 339 votes
Reform claimed three seats from Labour in the by-elections
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Newmarket East, West Suffolk
In another loss for Sir Keir Starmer’s party, Reform claimed the seat from Labour in Newmarket East, West Suffolk.
Adrian Whittle was the winning candidate, scooping 29.7 per cent of the votes.
Labour fell behind in fourth place, taking home 15.3 per cent of votes.
The full results:
- Reform UK: 29.7 per cent
- Conservatives: 25 per cent
- Lib Dems: 17.2 per cent
- Labour: 15.3 per cent
- Greens: 12.8 per cent
Reform claimed another Labour seat in the Newmarket East by-election
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Illtyd, Wales
Another Labour seat was turned turquoise in the Illtyd division in The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
Reform UK candidate Brandon William Dodd bagged 729 votes, compared to 414 for Labour.
The by-election was held following the death of Labour Councillor Howard Hamilton earlier this summer.
The full results:
- Reform UK: 729 votes
- Plaid Cymru: 657 votes
- Conservatives: 445 votes
- Labour: 414 votes
- Greens: 85 votes