For the second successive by-election, following Reform UK's gain in Runcorn and Helsby in May 2025, a party outside the three parties of Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats has gained a seat.
This is a parliamentary by-election result for the ages, one that sets the tone for its time.
It is the first by-election gain by the Greens at the 87th time of asking.
Only once before has the par… [+3179 chars]
