Massive swing from Labour as Liberal Democrat Andrew Waller regains council-seat in York

There was some really good news from York after Thursday's by-election, former Liberal Democrat Group Leader, who lost his seat in the City's Westfield ward in 2011, regained it in spectacular style, with a 24.8% swing from Labour.

The result in full is:

Andrew Waller - Lib Dem 1804
Labour 588
UKIP 398
Con 113
Green 87

Current Liberal Democrat Group Leader Keith Aspden said:

"I am delighted with tonight's result and would like to congratulate Andrew Waller on his outstanding victory while paying tribute to candidates of all parties for a spirited campaign.

"Tonight voters have sent a clear message that they feel letdown by Labour and see the Liberal Democrats as the clear alternative in York.

" I have spoken to so many people who feel disillusioned with the way Labour are running York Council - particularly the cuts to basic local frontline services and the plans to bulldoze over the Green Belt."

The winning Labour candidates in 2011 attracted 1767, 1642 and 1540 votes respectively compared to Andrew's 1401. Their collapse was therefore quite spectacular. UKIP didn't stand in the ward then, but took almost 400 votes this time.

It's certainly a good result for the Liberal Democrats, showing that the mood is very different to 2011, as many around the country are discovering on the doorstep.