Chris Webb has been elected as the new Labour MP for Blackpool South, marking a significant victory for the Labour Party. Webb, a local candidate born and bred in Blackpool, received widespread support from both lifelong Labour voters and former Conservative supporters. The by-election, held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, resulted in a historic 26% swing from the Conservatives to Labour, one of the largest swings in a by-election since World War II. This victory is seen as a direct challenge to the current Conservative government and a testament to the progress under Labour leader Keir Starmer.
A fantastic result in #BlackpoolSouth today. Chris Webb will make a superb MP after securing this monumental win for @UKLabour Look forward to working with you in Parliament. #LabourGain https://t.co/Yi9hY6bfxB
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🌹🇬🇧 Huge congratulations to @UKLabour’s newest MP, @ChrisWebbMP. A stunning 26% swing to Labour! You’ll be a superb MP for Blackpool South. It was a real pleasure to campaign in the by-election, I look forward to seeing you in the Commons next week. https://t.co/pUzCdBSsvO
Fantastic to welcome @ChrisWebbMP as the new Labour MP for Blackpool South. Voters across the country are sick and tired of years of Tory failure and decline. We need an election now. https://t.co/eCyzdHbDOa
Huge congratulations to @ChrisWebbMP, the new Labour MP for Blackpool South! 🌹 Chris won with an incredible 26% swing to Labour - the third biggest by-election swing since 1945. People are fed up with the Tories and crying out for change. This government’s days are numbered.
Following yesterday's by-election in Blackpool South, @ChrisWebbMP has been elected as Member of Parliament. Find out more: https://t.co/xl03UxqYKy
Massive congratulations to @ChrisWebbMP on his resounding win in the Blackpool South by-election. I'm really looking forward to welcoming you to Parliament, Chris. https://t.co/dc3dMwjRyg
Congratulations to new @UKLabour MP for Blackpool South @ChrisWebbMP 🌹 https://t.co/VMW2vhZVqZ
Huge congratulations to @ChrisWebbMP for a stunning win in Blackpool and ANOTHER enormous swing to Labour. You ran a positive, inspirational campaign. People are turning their backs on 14 years of Tory failure and voting for change with @UKLabour across the country. https://t.co/R7foOtCwgy
Congratulations to @UKLabour’s newest MP @ChrisWebbMP - a seismic swing towards Labour in Blackpool South. Change is coming.
Congratulations @ChrisWebbMP on your seismic win in Blackpool South! The 26.33% swing was the third biggest from the Conservatives to Labour at a by-election since the Second World War! https://t.co/ECpvsjN1mM
I’m so proud of @ChrisWebbMP A historic swing to Labour in Blackpool South. He’s shown that after years of Tory neglect, there is a better alternative. Britain is demanding change. It’s time for a General Election. https://t.co/8NqbWK4050
A 26% swing towards @UKLabour in Blackpool South is historic and shows the progress made by @Keir_Starmer’s changed Labour Party. Huge congratulations to @ChrisWebbMP
A 26% swing towards @UKLabour in Blackpool South is historic and shows the progress made by @Keir_Starmer’s changed Labour Party. Huge congratulations to @ChrisPWebb
Huge congratulations to @ChrisWebbMP - you’ll be a great @UKLabour MP for Blackpool South https://t.co/CkcfE1K2kR
Congratulations @ChrisWebbMP what a fantastic result- Blackpool can now have an MP it will be proud of- #GeneralElectionN0W https://t.co/ctxWZhFfCZ
Historic result in Blackpool South. Congratulations to our new Labour MP @ChrisWebbMP.
Well done @ChrisWebbMP 👏👏👏 A magnificent & well deserved mandate from the good folk of #BlackpoolSouth https://t.co/vxVw6ccMFH
Well done @ChrisWebbMP for Blackpool South and team for a great campaign. See you on Tuesday in Parliament! https://t.co/BYgQqzqARN
A seismic result in Blackpool South with a 26.3% swing towards Labour. @ChrisWebbMP is going to be an outstanding MP. The country is crying out for change. It's beyond time for a general election.
Congrats to @ChrisWebbMP on becoming Blackpool South’s NEW @UKLabour MP. The electorate have showed the Tories exactly what they think of them. So many people across the country are ready for change. It’s time. #GeneralElectionNow #VoteLabour https://t.co/rtB5yiShRi
Stunning 26% swing from Tories to Labour in Blackpool South, the 4th largest in a by-election since 1945. @ChrisWebbMP won this seat (which don't forget the Tories held for decades until 1997). The night's only direct Westminster test of Sunak's party - and @reformparty_uk… https://t.co/3Ai0vPTWe4
Great to welcome the seismic win in Blackpool South on @LBC. The swing towards @UKLabour in Blackpool South is truly historic and - again - shows the progress made by @Keir_Starmer’s changed Labour Party. Huge congratulations to @ChrisPWebb & all the team who worked so hard. https://t.co/muCl2FmREf
Labour GAIN from the Conservatives 🌹 Congratulations to @ChrisPWebb, the new Labour MP for Blackpool South. https://t.co/iXHxG7yEev
Great to join comrades in Blackpool South this morning to campaign for our brilliant candidate @ChrisPWebb. Let’s kick the Tories out 🌹 #VoteLabour https://t.co/LPiOQ2IyPR
Great to be out campaigning last month in Blackpool for our brilliant candidate @ChrisPWebb 🌹 He’d be a fantastic MP for Blackpool South. I hope we’re welcoming him to Westminster next week. https://t.co/CvKobruZA9
It's been a good day out campaigning for @ChrisPWebb in #BlackpoolSouth before tomorrow's by-election gives local people a chance to tell this Tory Government just what they think of their 14 disastrous years in power. https://t.co/Hf6Y1QoiIe
.@ChrisPWebb will be the first born and bred Blackpool MP if he wins in Blackpool South this Thursday. Today, I saw Chris and @BlackpoolLabour’s commitment to the community, and the enthusiasm for change and for @UKLabour he’s fostered in his hometown. #VoteLabour tomorrow! https://t.co/Hn5Fj3Ax5B
Great to be out reminding people this afternoon in #BlackpoolSouth that they can vote for change and vote for a brilliant local champion @ChrisPWebb @UKLabour to be their MP tomorrow! #VoteLabour #2May 🗳️ 🌹 ❤️ 🇬🇧 https://t.co/R5RMihsbD1
Great to be out reminding people this afternoon in #Blackpool that they can vote for change and vote for a brilliant local champion @ChrisPWebb to be their MP tomorrow! #VoteLabour #2May 🗳️ 🌹 ❤️ 🇬🇧 https://t.co/yddUYGu50j
Great to be out campaigning in Blackpool South for @ChrisPWebb ahead of tomorrow’s by-election with Imran Hussain and Zarah Sultana. Tomorrow, people in Blackpool South have the chance to send a message to this rotten Tory government! https://t.co/pdDlmrKeyQ
Great to be out campaigning in Blackpool South for @ChrisPWebb ahead of tomorrow’s by-election along with Imran Hussain and Zarah Sultana. Tomorrow, people in Blackpool South have the chance to send a message to this rotten Tory government! https://t.co/SbieartMWh
Great to be out supporting our fantastic by-election candidate @ChrisPWebb in #BlackpoolSouth. So many former #Conservatives like myself are backing @UKLabour this Thursday, May 2nd. The @UKLabour under @Keir_Starmer is a party for all ready to govern. https://t.co/Yvk4CK2gcD
Great to join my former colleague @GordonMarsden and other @uklabour friends in #BlackpoolSouth in support of @ChrisPWebb for Thursday's Parliamentary by-election. Chris will make a great, local, MP, he is so passionate about his home town. #VoteLabour on 2 May. https://t.co/pVscVY39H6
Huge support for @ChrisPWebb on the doorstep in #BlackpoolSouth today Blackpool needs a hard working MP who cares & Chris will be an excellent local MP #VoteLabour on 2nd May https://t.co/NOZUrkbznk
Great to join @UKLabour friends @FeryalClark @Bill_Esterson & @Peter_Dowd campaigning for @ChrisPWebb in the #BlackpoolSouth by-election. There was strong support for Chris - so passionate about Blackpool where’s he’s born and bred. #VoteLabour on 2 May. https://t.co/gw11ROVOmw
Out again in Blackpool South for our brilliant local parliamentary byelection candidate @ChrisPWebb - great to catch up and campaign with @GordonMarsden and @kelly4labour plus team. #VoteLabour Thursday May 2nd https://t.co/wLDqG7rnyj
Lots of support for @ChrisPWebb in Blackpool today from lifelong Labour voters AND former Tory voters alike. People of Blackpool know they deserve more and Chris will deliver if elected this Thursday 🌹🗳️ Lovely to catch up with @MikeAmesburyMP too along the way! https://t.co/MZzfhp5Mi1
Great to be out on the streets of Blackpool South today spreading the message for Labour’s @ChrisPWebb. Give him your vote this Thursday. https://t.co/c9TTRs6Wae
Fantastic support for @ChrisPWebb on the doorstep in Blackpool today - from lifelong Labour voters to recent Tory switchers. He’s Blackpool born and bred and will work tirelessly as a local MP if he’s elected on Thursday. https://t.co/dZol8FKMwe