Labour’s Ashley Dalton told the Conservatives to “move out of the way” following a comfortable win in the West Lancashire by-election last night. Ms Dalton demanded a general election, telling the Prime Minister that it was time for Labour to take over.
Bitterly cold conditions on polling day and the expectation of an easy Labour hold contributed to a turnout of less than 32%. But the part-time local charity worker secured a majority of 8,326 over Conservative candidate Mike Prendergast, with a 10.52% swing from the Tories to Labour.
In her victory speech at Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre, she said: “Tonight the people of West Lancashire constituency have spoken on behalf of the country. They have sent a message to this Conservative Government. They do not have confidence in them to govern or the Prime Minister to lead.
