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Impact of Webb's victory on Conservative strategies
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Chris Webb•Labour•Blackpool South•Labour Party•Webb•Blackpool•Conservative•World War II•Keir Starmer
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Analysis of Conservative Party campaign strategies and public statements
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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.
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