Eastleigh by-election: Lib Dems hold on despite UKIP surge

Gerald · 03-01-13, 06:53 AM

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The Liberal Democrats have won the Eastleigh by-election, with the UK Independence Party pushing the Conservatives into third place.

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Leader Nick Clegg said the party's candidate Mike Thornton had pulled off a "stunning victory" which had been secured "against the odds".

UKIP leader Nigel Farage said its best-ever performance in a Westminster poll showed it had "connected with voters".

David Cameron said the Tories would recover from a "disappointing" result.

The by-election was called after former Lib Dem cabinet minister Chris Huhne resigned as an MP following an admission he had perverted the course of justice over driving licence points.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21625726

Interesting to see the continuation of this.

Note: 1 March 2013 Last updated at 10:49 GMT

Herr-Berbunch · 03-01-13, 08:07 AM

Definately was against the odds. Wonder how long before this one is accused of lying, cheating, stealing, or whatever?

Jimbuna · 03-01-13, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Definately was against the odds. Wonder how long before this one is accused of lying, cheating, stealing, or whatever?

I doubt UKIP will keep this up but if they do the next general election could turn out rather interestingly.

BossMark · 03-01-13, 02:16 PM

Hmm so the bottom wipers beat their masters eh, I wonder what excuse toff boy will be coming out with??

STEED · 03-01-13, 02:24 PM

What made me laugh was Clegg banged on about a great victory and yet the majority was slashed in half, victory yes but great no.

Jimbuna · 03-01-13, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

What made me laugh was Clegg banged on about a great victory and yet the majority was slashed in half, victory yes but great no.

Precisely

03-02-13, 07:37 AM

The bullingdon boy will be rushing around like a headless chicken, trying to find another U-turn.

Never trust the LabCon look what Thatcher, Major, Blair & Brown did and look what dodgy Dave ConMan is doing now.

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Definately was against the odds. Wonder how long before this one is accused of lying, cheating, stealing, or whatever? __________________

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Hmm so the bottom wipers beat their masters eh, I wonder what excuse toff boy will be coming out with?? __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	What made me laugh was Clegg banged on about a great victory and yet the majority was slashed in half, victory yes but great no. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Twin Screws Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The bullingdon boy will be rushing around like a headless chicken, trying to find another U-turn. Never trust the LabCon look what Thatcher, Major, Blair & Brown did and look what dodgy Dave ConMan is doing now.