Labour Wins First York & North Yorkshire Mayoral Election, Defeats Conservatives in PM Sunak's Constituency

May 3, 2024, 01:38 PM

Labour has achieved a significant victory in the first York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, with their candidate David Skaith winning the race. This result is particularly notable as it occurred within the boundaries of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Richmond constituency, signaling a strong performance by Keir Starmer's Labour party in traditionally Conservative areas. Labour secured 35.1% of the vote, surpassing the Conservatives who received 27.3%. This win has been described by Labour spokespeople as 'historic', emphasizing that even constituents in the Prime Minister's backyard are showing a preference for Labour over the Conservatives.