Lib Dems Gain Harrogate & Knaresborough from Conservatives with 15.9% Swing

Jul 5, 2024, 12:37 AM

The Liberal Democrats have gained the Harrogate & Knaresborough seat from the Conservatives in a significant victory. The Lib Dems secured 23,976 votes, while the Conservatives received 15,738 votes, resulting in a 15.9% swing. The Reform Party received 5,679 votes, Labour got 4,153 votes, and the Green Party secured 1,762 votes. This marks the first gain of the night for the Lib Dems, overturning a previous Tory majority of nearly 10,000. The result is seen as a key indicator of Labour/Lib Dem tactical voting, which could potentially impact many Tory seats.