Labour has won the Batley and Spen by-election by a narrow majority of 323 votes following a closely fought campaign.
Kim Leadbeater, who won the seat with 13,296 votes, said “I am absolutely delighted that the people of Batley and Spen have rejected division and voted for hope,The campaign has highlighted there is lots to do, but I’m going to crack on with it.
Kier Starmer issued his congratulations in a tweet:
“Fantastic result for the brilliant and brave Kim Leadbeater. Kim ran a positive campaign of hope, in the face of division. She will be an outstanding Labour MP for Batley and Spen.”
