The Guardian: "The Tories made their first council byelection gain of the Cameron era, in the constituency of his leadership opponent David Davis. Party candidate Mark Preston took East Riding of Yorkshire county council's Howden seat off the Liberal Democrats in a clutch of contests that showed a mixed reaction after the Conservative changeover - with Labour marginally ahead in votes analysis."
This is excellent news for David Davis, with Jon Neal resigning and his council seat returning to the Conservative fold. It looks like the Liberal Democrat challenge in Haltemprice and Howden is faltering, although there is no room for complacency.
Posted by: Cllr Iain Lindley | December 10, 2005 at 12:16
Hey Iain, waht are your views on working with the "orange book" Lib Dems? A new chapter in tactical voting?
Posted by: Frank Young | December 11, 2005 at 13:11