Theresa May’s majority reduced even further as another CON MP quits
Stephen Phillips to stand down with immediate effect pic.twitter.com/6j1y2LqwV4
— Ross Hawkins (@rosschawkins) November 4, 2016
The Sleaford GE2015 election result. Looks pretty solid for CON pic.twitter.com/R7HOlUkTyk
— Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) November 4, 2016
CORRECTION
The Tories had theoretical majority of 12 at GE2015. Zac took it down to 10 and Philips makes it 8 if CON don't hold his seat— Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) November 4, 2016
Map of the Sleaford & N Hykeham constituency where CON MP has just quit causing by-electionhttps://t.co/GgifpSpcfv pic.twitter.com/PNhz9WVGRx
— Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) November 4, 2016
With LAB in disarray it is hard to see Corbyn’s party causing the Tories any trouble in the coming by-election. The LDs saved their deposit at GE2015 but look a long way behind. Even with the possibility of a Richmond Park victory giving them a lift it doesn’t look promising.
On the face of it this could be a great chance for UKIP.
We’ll see.