Right-wing Reform UK wins by-election beating Labour⁣ ⁣ Right-wing Reform UK have won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, beating Labour by six votes.⁣ ⁣ A by-election is an election that takes place if a seat in Parliament becomes vacant between one General Election and the next.⁣ ⁣ The Runcorn and Helsby by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Mike Amesbury, who was convicted earlier this year of assaulting a constituent.⁣ ⁣ Reform have also won the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty, making gains across the country’s local election.⁣ ⁣ This is Keir Starmer's first major electoral test as prime minister since being elected as leader in July 2024.⁣ ⁣ The Conservative Party lost 10 seats and Labour lost 12, with Reform UK gaining 23.⁣ ⁣ #ukelection #keirstarmer #nigelfarage #reformuk #rightwing