Liberal Democrats Secure Major Victory, Oust Education Secretary Gillian Keegan in Chichester by Over 10,000 Votes

Jul 5, 2024, 12:49 AM

The Liberal Democrats have achieved a significant victory in the latest British election, securing at least 47 seats, their best result since 2010. A notable win includes ousting Education Secretary Gillian Keegan from her seat in Chichester, which had been a Conservative stronghold with a previous majority of 20,000. The Lib Dems won Chichester with a margin of over 10,000 votes, marking a historic shift as the Conservatives had held the seat for a century. The final tally in Chichester was 25,400 votes for the Liberal Democrats and 13,368 for the Conservatives. This result suggests a substantial shift in voter sentiment and could lead to further gains for the Liberal Democrats.