Lib Dems win Thatcham by-elections

Two Lib Dems have been voted in after elections in Thatcham yesterday (Thursday).

The council ward seat on West Berkshire Council, vacated by MP Lee Dillon in Thatcham North East, was won by Tom McCann.

Mark Thomas won the Thatcham Town Council seat, after results were declared around midnight.

“A strong pair of wins for us. Our vote has held up well and we fought a good campaign,” said West Berkshire Council’s Lib Dem leader Jeff Brooks.

“There are always things to reflect on but I am delighted and thank voters for their continued support.”

In the West Berkshire seat election, Conservatives were second, Reform UK third, Green fourth and Labour fifth.

There was a 29.1 per cent turnout and 1,679 votes were cast.