Loading...
Market
Conservatives to regain Blackpool South in next general election?
5
Chris Webb•Labour•Blackpool South•Labour Party•Webb•Blackpool•Conservative•World War II•Keir Starmer
Resolution / Starting Odds
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Election results
Story
Labour's Chris Webb Wins Blackpool South By-Election on May 2 with Historic 26% Swing
May 3, 2024, 12:26 PM
Chris Webb has been elected as the new Labour MP for Blackpool South, marking a significant victory for the Labour Party. Webb, a local candidate born and bred in Blackpool, received widespread support from both lifelong Labour voters and former Conservative supporters. The by-election, held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, resulted in a historic 26% swing from the Conservatives to Labour, one of the largest swings in a by-election since World War II. This victory is seen as a direct challenge to the current Conservative government and a testament to the progress under Labour leader Keir Starmer.
View original story
Similar markets
Labour • 33%
Conservative • 33%
Reform UK • 33%
Gain more seats • 33%
Lose seats • 33%
No significant change • 34%
Conservatives adjust strategies • 25%
Reform Party adjusts strategies • 25%
Other minor parties adjust strategies • 25%
No significant strategy changes • 25%
