2019 Milton by-election

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The by-election to the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for the Milton ward took place on 21 March 2019. [1]

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Background

The Milton by-election was called after the death of incumbent Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane in January, [2] who was up for re-election in 2020. The Independents in Southend, who work together under Ron Woodley, announced they would not stand a candidate in respect of Ware-Lane's death. [3]

Result

2019 Milton by-election (21 March) [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Stephen George 833 49.9 −0.8
Conservative Garry Lowen52831.6−0.6
Liberal Democrats Carol White21913.1+8.6
For Britain James Quail895.3N/A
Majority30518.3−0.1
Turnout 1,66920.6−10.9
Labour hold Swing −2.2

No Green Party candidate as previous. (−5.7)

References

  1. ↑ "Milton By-Election". Southend-on-Sea City Council.
  2. ↑ "Rest in peace, comrade: Tributes paid to Southend Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane". Echo. 21 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "Independents won't stand in death-triggered by-election as Tories confirm candidate". Echo. 15 February 2019.
  4. ↑ "Declaration of result of poll". Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. 21 March 2019.
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