Stunning Victory with massive swing to Lib Dems in Labour Heartlands
Originally published by East Midlands Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have pulled off a stunning victory in the previous Labour heartland of Rotherham, taking the seat from Jeremy Corbyn's party and receiving almost four times as many votes as Labour.
Local doctor Adam Carter came from fourth place last time to win 2,000 votes in Brinsworth and Catcliffe ward. Labour were second on just 519 votes in a five-way contest. It is believed to be the best win by any party since the ward was created, beating Labour's huge 63.2% in 2011.
Adam is the first Liberal Democrat to win a council seat in Rotherham this century. It is the 27th net gain in council by-elections for the Liberal Democrats since May, while the next best performing party in British politics has just three net gains over the same period.
Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: "This just shows how in real votes cast up and down the country every week, the Liberal Democrat fight-back is gathering pace.
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