By-election preview · Thursday, 29 October 2026
Beechwood & Heath by-election preview: a 5.2-point gap between Lib Dems and Reform
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Beechwood & Heath votes on 29 October 2026. The Liberal Democrats won in May 2026 with 44.7%, just 5.2 points ahead of Reform UK.
Last time (2026-05-07)
- Gareth Charles Stockton (Liberal Democrats)Won1,201 votes · 44.7%
- David Roberts (Reform UK)1,063 votes · 39.5%
- Julian David Gardiner (Green)356 votes · 13.2%
- Dan Clarke (Libertarian Party)69 votes · 2.6%
Standing
- Owen AshworthLabour
- Dan ClarkeIndependent
- Ash CorcoranRestore Britain
- Luke Jon HansonConservative
- Diane Marie InchLiberal Democrats
- Neil Eric ThorntonReform UK
Sources: Previous result and candidates from Democracy Club.
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On Thursday the 29th of October, Beechwood and Heath goes to the polls. It's a Halton Borough Council by-election, and in May the Liberal Democrats won here with 44.7 percent. Reform UK were close behind on 39.5, a gap of just 5.2 points. A swing of 2.6 points would take it. Six candidates are standing, with Labour, the Conservatives and Restore Britain all joining the race. Follow the result on Psephology.AI.
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