Sad news has reached us here at Lib Dem Voice that Islington Councillor Donna Boffa died today after a long illness. From the Islington Tribune: Cllr Boffa, 43, was first elected to represent Bunhill ward in 2003, in a by-election following the death of Lib Dem Cllr Rose Wooding. She leaves behind five children. Islington Council leader Lib

Just two last night: Meopham South & Vigo Ward, Gravesham BC. Con hold. Con 515 (59.5%, -4.4), UKIP 122 (14.1%, +14.1), Lab 114 (13.2%, -2.5), LD 114 (13.2%, +13.2). Swing of 9.3% from Con to UKIP since 2007. Taverham North Ward, Broadland DC. LD gain from Con. LD 630 (54.5%, +24.2), Con 471 (40.8%, -3), Green 54 (4.7%, +4.7). Swing of 13.6% from Con to LD since 2007.

Despite the various clashes, and very different views on the political situation locally, I wanted to congratulate Nich Starling on his victory in the Taverham North by-election yesterday. It was a solid win and on a decent size swing too - he should be proud of that achievement. The ward, which currently is in Chloe Smith's Norwich North seat, is traditionally a very safe Conservative area a...

The Labour Party is extremely saddened to hear about the death of Ashok Kumar, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. Mr Kumar was found dead at home this morning. Mr Kumar was 53 years old and first entered parliament in November 1991 at a by-election for the Langbaurgh constituency. He re-gained the seat at the General Election in 1997. David Walsh, Secretary of Middlesbrough South &...

Crewe and Nantwich is only one of almost 650 constituencies on the political map of the UK. But the by-election there in May 2008 holds important lessons for the upcoming General Election. This is a review of the campaign, and which tactics might feature again over the next couple of months

Just two last night: Adeyfield West, Dacoram BC. Con hold. Con 486 (43.5%, +2.1), Lab 429 (38.4%, -3.9), BNP 203 (18.2%, +18.2). Swing of 3% from Lab to Con since 2007. This is in Hemel Hempstead constituency, which has a notoional Tory majority of 168. Redwell West, Wellingborough BC. Con hold. Con 570 (57.2%, -1.8), Lab 186 (18.7%, +3.7), BNP 84 (8.4%, -7.3), LD 72 (7.2%, +3.7), Eng Dem 62 (6.2%...

Two by-election results just in – both saw a reduction in the Conservative vote and increases in the Liberal Democrat vote: Dacorum BC, Adeyfield West ward: Con 486 (32.8%; -8.6%) Lab 429 (29%; -13.3%) LD Steve Wilson 362 (24.5%; +8.1%) BNP 203 (13.7% +13.7%) Turnout 35.8% Con HOLD Wellingborough BC, Redwell West ward: Con 570 (58.2%; -0.8%) Lab 169 (17.2%; +2.2%) BNP 84 (8.6%; -7.1%) LD

Two gains from the Conservatives in town council by-elections (majorities of 16 and 19 – a healthy reminder of the importance of working for every vote) in Winsford and Chatteris. Congratulations to Diane Bladry and Alfred Theron. Thanks also to Chris Howes, who stood in the one district by-election, coming second in a Tory held

There was only one council by-election last night: Chatteris, The Mills Ward, Fenland DC. Con hold. Con 301 (45.9%, -11.2), LD 264 (40.2%, -2.7), UKIP 58 (8.8%, +8.8), Lab 33 (5%, +5). Swing of 4.3% from Con to LD since 2007.

Last night's results - net gain of 2 seats for Labour overall with contrasting results in neighbouring bits of Nottinghamshire: Owlsmoor Ward, Bracknell Forest DC. Con hold. Con 508 (54.2%, -1.8), LD 238 (25.4%, +25.4), Lab 126 (13.4%, +13.4), Green 66 (7%, +7). Swing of 13.6% from Con to LD since 2007. Eastwood South Ward, Broxtowe BC. LD gain from Lab. LD 985 (53.1%, +34) Lab 484 (26.1%, -12) Co...