Sir Keir Starmer said it was a ‘phenomenal result’ and Labour was ‘redrawing the political map’.
With the potential for a historic by-election gain in Mid Bedfordshire where votes are still being counted, Labour could double the pain for the Prime Minister.The Conservatives were defending a 19,600 majority, with Labour requiring a dramatic 21.4 percentage point swing to claim victory.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “This is a phenomenal result that shows Labour is back in the service of working people and redrawing the political map. “To those who have given us their trust, and those considering doing so, Labour will spend every day acting in your interests and focused on your priorities. Labour will give Britain its future back.”Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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