Conservative Victory in the Sands End by-election

A very busy day yesterday campaigning for Boris.  We are still waiting for the results to come through - should be about half past 6 this evening.

However, there was another election in Hammersmith & Fulham yesterday - the Sands End by-election caused by the resignation of Conservative councillor Jeanette Bentley who has taken a job abroad.  The results have just been announced.  A huge victory for the Conservatives - a majority of 1100 - an increase of over 400 on two years ago:

Ali De Lisle - Conservative - 2257

Brendan Bird - Labour - 1147

Dugald MacInnes - Lib Dem - 518

Labour made this by-election a verdict on the record of the Conservative council so far, pointing to what they called cuts in Sands End ward.  Local people have answered that call by giving us an increased majority.  We will push ahead delivering lower taxes, a crack down on crime, and a cleaner and greener borough.

Congratulations to Cllr De Lisle - I know she will make an excellent member of the Conservative team at the Town Hall. 

An increased turnout and a Conservative victory also looks good for Boris in this part of London.

Comments

[Sally Roberts]

Well done Ali and local Conservative Team! Up in Ravenscourt Park we had roughly a 50% turnout and it is looking good for Boris!

[Blue Eyes]

Good effort from Team H&F, at this rate you might wipe out the remaining few red wards in 2010!

[Caroline Hunt]

Fantastic news. Coupled with the brilliant work you Councillors are doing, Shaun Bailey should have no problems becoming the next MP for Hammersmith judging by his excellent performances on television last night.

[Paul Bristow]

What is a complete laugh, is that Labour are trying to paint this as a poor result for the Conservatives - saying that our swing was less than the overall London swing.

This was a great result in a part of the borough that always remained loyal to Labour until 2006. We almost doubled their vote!