Labour Holds Hartlepool with 8,000 Majority, Defying 91% Reform Prediction

Jul 5, 2024, 01:29 AM

Labour has held the Hartlepool seat with a significant majority of nearly 8,000 votes. This result contradicts the exit poll predictions, which had indicated a 91% likelihood of a win for Reform UK. The victory in Hartlepool is a notable achievement for Labour, as the exit polls had projected 13 seats for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. The outcome suggests a miscalculation in the exit poll forecasts, highlighting Labour's strong performance in this election.