Delight at by-election result

LIBERAL Democrats in Blaydon constituency have welcomed the result of the Dunfermline by-election.

The contest resulted in a shock gain for the Liberal Democrats in what was previously a safe Labour seat. The result has sent a shock wave through the political world.

Dr Jonathan Wallace, a councillor in Blaydon constituency, said, “This was a fantastic result. It shows that in Labour’s heartlands, only the Liberal Democrats can beat Labour.

“The same swing in Blaydon constituency would easily see the capture of the seat by the Liberal Democrats from Labour.”