Liberal Democrats win Hull by-election
Written by Mark Pack on 9th January 2009 – 1:17 pmThe Liberal Democrats last night won in Drypool, gaining a seat from the Conservatives (or rather regaining it, as the retiring Conservative councillor had originally been elected as a Liberal Democrat):
Lib Dem candidate Linda Chambers polled 1,306 votes to secure the seat vacated by Conservative Andy Sloan who resigned before Christmas because of work commitments.
Labour’s Gary Wareing finished second with 891 votes while the National Front’s Mike Cooper came third on 184 votes. Conservative Andrew Allison polled 117 votes. The turnout was 26.7 per cent.
The result increases the overall Lib Dem majority at the Guildhall to 15. (thisishullandeastriding.co.uk)
I particularly mention this win because Labour’s use of YouTube during the campaign caught a bit of attention, and not exactly in a good way.
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9th January 2009 at 1:22 pm
Wow – it was criticising by a fellow Lib Dem blogger – what wide-ranging and damning criticism indeed!
9th January 2009 at 1:34 pm
Good result for the Hull team, but not sure Labour’s video is bad for the reasons given.
It’s poor because it is almost entirely irrelevant to the local ward – talking of national issues. The only local reference is to the fact the Labour candidate lost his seat.
11th January 2009 at 12:27 pm
Although I only watched the video once – and I don’t think it’s massively brilliant to be honest, it does mention the local ward more than once.
They talk about what the ex-councillor has done for his ward, and I remember improved recycling facilities being mentioned.
Agree though it’s not particularly brilliant as a video.
11th January 2009 at 12:49 pm
That is a pathetic turnout, though.