2019 Milton by-election
Elections to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for the Milton Ward took place on 21 March 2019.[1]
Background
The Milton by-election was called after the unfortunate 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 Mr Ware-Lanes death.[3]
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Stephen George | 833 | 49.9 |  0.8 | |
| Conservative | Garry Lowen | 528 | 31.6 | 0.6 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Carol White | 219 | 13.1 |  8.6 | |
| For Britain | James Quail | 89 | 5.3 | New | |
| Majority | 305 | 18.3 | 0.1 | ||
| Turnout | 1,669 | 20.6 | 10.9 | ||
| Labour hold | Swing | 2.2 |
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No green party candidate as previous. (−5.7)
References
- Holmes, Katherine. "Election Results". www.southend.gov.uk.
- "Rest in peace, comrade: Tributes paid to Southend Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane". Echo.
- "Independents won't stand in death-triggered by-election as Tories confirm candidate". Echo.
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