General Election 2019: Recount drama in Bury North as Tories overturn Labour seat by 105 votes
Bury North has swung blue, with James Daly overcoming the 4,500 majority picked up by Labour’s James Frith in 2017.
‘I love the job, from potholes to reuniting families’: MM speak with Bury North Labour hopeful James Frith
James Frith is hoping to be re-elected as Labour MP for Bury North this general election yet the constituency remains a marginal seat, with Labour and Conservative both ranking at 43% in voting intention estimates.
General Election 2019: Meet the Bury North candidates
Labour’s James Frith won the seat in the 2017 general election securing 53.6% of the votes. Frith took over the role from Conservative’s David Nuttall who stood as MP from 2010 – 2017. EU referendum result for Bury North favoured leave.
Bury North victor Frith says he’ll serve for ‘everyone’ after shock win
The Labour candidate won the seat with a majority of 4,375 over the Conservative candidate David Nuttall, who has held the seat since 2010.
General Election 2017: ‘Team effort’ helps Labour paint Bury red
Bury is red after a successful night for the Labour Party saw them hold Bury South and gain Bury North.
‘A win is a win’: Nuttall relieved to keep Bury North blue on great night for Tories
Nuttall, who secured a majority of just 325 from Labour’s James Frith, said he believed the win was down to his record as MP.
General Election 2015: Theresa May says parties working together is key for Northern Powerhouse dream
During visit to Bury yesterday, May also defended her record as Home Secretary, pointing to reductions in crime and the launch of investigations into child sexual exploitation.
General Election 2015: On the campaign trail in Greater Manchester’s most marginal seat
With less than a week to go to the General Election, MM goes on the campaign trail in the constituency of Bury North, Greater Manchester’s most marginal seats.