General Election 2019: Heywood and Middleton turns Tory for first time in 36 years
The Conservatives have ended 36 years of Labour rule in Heywood and Middleton after winning by 663 votes in tonight’s general election.
‘She hasn’t bothered moving to the constituency’: MM chat to Tory candidate vying for Greater Manchester seat
Ever since its creation in 1983, Heywood and Middleton has had 36 years of uninterrupted Labour rule. In an interview with MM, we discussed all sorts of issues with the Conservative candidate Chris Clarkson on topics ranging from representation, Brexit, the police, unemployment and the future of the NHS.
Labour’s Tony Lloyd wins Rochdale seat with largest majority since 1832 whilst incumbent MP Danczuk storms out of count
Tony Lloyd held Labour’s seat in Rochdale whilst incumbent MP and ex-Labour candidate Simon Danczuk only managed to secure 883 votes.