Political attention in the United Kingdom is turning toward Nigel Farage as a key by-election approaches. While Farage continues to attract support from voters frustrated with mainstream parties, questions remain about whether he can convert momentum into a decisive electoral victory. Opinion polls, local concerns, and voter sentiment are all under scrutiny as the campaign intensifies. Will Farage strengthen his political influence, or will voters choose a different path? This report looks at the stakes, the challenges, and what the result could mean for British politics.


Britons wary of Farage's move: Will he win by-election?

Britain's ruling Conservatives on Friday (July 21) won former prime minister Boris Johnson's old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip as Rishi Sunak avoided a wipe-out for his party in the by-elections seen as a test for his premiership. The vote was a result of the former PM standing down as an MP last month.&nbsp;

The by-election came amid public anger over a range of issues, with the expansion of a tax on polluting vehicles among them.&nbsp;

Sunak was all set for a triple blow after voters went to the polls in three constituencies currently held by his party on Thursday.&nbsp;

However, winning Johnson's former seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip by 13,965 votes to 13,470 came as an unexpected boost for Sunak. It delivered a blow to Labour leader Keir Starmer and London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan.&nbsp;

Victorious candidate Steve Tuckwell said, "The recognition that Boris Johnson is not on the ballot paper has been very clear."&nbsp;

"What we have had is people asking what will be the impact of the ULEZ," he said, referring to London Mayor Sadiq Khan's pollution tax.&nbsp;

<h2>Labour's historic result&nbsp;</h2>

Labour achieved a historic result by winning Selby and Ainsty despite the Tories having a majority of more than 20,000 votes.&nbsp;The party said overturning the majority of 20,137 from the last general election marks the biggest majority the party has overturned at a by-election since World War II.&nbsp;

The Conservatives also suffered a crushing defeat in the seat of Somerton and Frome, where their 19,000 majority turned into a 11,000 deficit as the Liberal Democrats won by 21,187 to 10,179.&nbsp;

Lib Dem winner Sarah Dyke hailed a "stunning and historic victory" during her speech. She took aim at the "woeful government".

"We have been let down and taken for granted. This government is too busy being a circus of chaos — enough is enough," she said.

Starmer said that "this is a historic result" after the Selby and Ainsty victory.&nbsp;

Starmer said, "This is a historic result that shows that people are looking at Labour and seeing a changed party that is focused entirely on the priorities of working people with an ambitious, practical plan to deliver."&nbsp;

"Keir Mather will be a fantastic MP who will deliver the fresh start Selby and Ainsty deserve," he added.&nbsp;

"It is clear just how powerful the demand for change is. Voters put their trust in us – many for the first time. After 13 years of Tory chaos, only Labour can give the country its hope, its optimism and its future back," he further said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Britain's ruling Conservatives on Friday (July 21) won former prime minister Boris Johnson's old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip as Rishi Sunak avoided a wipe-out for his party in the by-elections seen as a test for his premiership.

Britain's ruling Conservatives on Friday (July 21) won former prime minister Boris Johnson's old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip as Rishi Sunak avoided a wipe-out for his party in the by-elections seen as a test for his premiership. The vote was a result of the former PM standing down as an MP last month. The by-election came amid public anger over a range of issues, with the expansion of a tax on polluting vehicles among them. Sunak was all set for a triple blow after voters went to the polls in three constituencies currently held by his party on Thursday. However, winning Johnson's former seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip by 13,965 votes to 13,470 came as an unexpected boost for Sunak. It delivered a blow to Labour leader Keir Starmer and London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan. Victorious candidate Steve Tuckwell said, "The recognition that Boris Johnson is not on the ballot paper has been very clear." "What we have had is people asking what will be the impact of the ULEZ," he said, referring to London Mayor Sadiq Khan's pollution tax. Labour's historic result Labour achieved a historic result by winning Selby and Ainsty despite the Tories having a majority of more than 20,000 votes. The party said overturning the majority of 20,137 from the last general election marks the biggest majority the party has overturned at a by-election since World War II. The Conservatives also suffered a crushing defeat in the seat of Somerton and Frome, where their 19,000 majority turned into a 11,000 deficit as the Liberal Democrats won by 21,187 to 10,179. Lib Dem winner Sarah Dyke hailed a "stunning and historic victory" during her speech. She took aim at the "woeful government". "We have been let down and taken for granted. This government is too busy being a circus of chaos — enough is enough," she said. Starmer said that "this is a historic result" after the Selby and Ainsty victory. Starmer said, "This is a historic result that shows that people are looking at Labour and seeing a changed party that is focused entirely on the priorities of working people with an ambitious, practical plan to deliver." "Keir Mather will be a fantastic MP who will deliver the fresh start Selby and Ainsty deserve," he added. "It is clear just how powerful the demand for change is. Voters put their trust in us – many for the first time. After 13 years of Tory chaos, only Labour can give the country its hope, its optimism and its future back," he further said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK by-election results: Conservatives hold Boris Johnson's former seat, avoid wipeout

Despite the humiliating double by-election defeats suffered by the Conservative party in Tiverton and Honiton and Wakefield, British PM Boris Johnson has vowed to "keep going" at No. 10. The devastating losses for his Conservative Party also led to the resignation of the party chairman and one of his close supporters, Johnson suffered a triple blow, posing yet another serious threat to his leadership.

The Liberal Democrats won Tiverton and Honiton in the south of England and the opposition Labour Party won Wakefield in the north of England. Both polls were interpreted as a de facto vote on Johnson's 58-year-old leadership of the party and as UK prime minister.

Boris Johnson has said he will "listen" to voters but will "keep going" after the Tories suffered a double by-election defeat.

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"I think that what governments also have to recognise is that I don’t want to minimise the importance of what voters are saying, but it is also true that in mid-term, governments post-war, lose by-elections.I think if you look back to last May the truly astonishing thing was we managed to win Hartlepool in very different circumstances," &nbsp;he said.

With 13,166 votes against the Conservatives' 8,231 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Simon Lightwood was able to defeat them and win for Labour. Meanwhile, Richard Foord of the Liberal Democrats won decisively in Devon, defeating a 24,000-vote Tory majority with 22,537 votes.

Important points of recent development

Oliver Dowden, the head of the Tory party, leaves after two losses in by-elections.

"I need to pay attention to what people are saying,": With the by-election defeat, the PM said.

Tiverton &amp; Honiton by-election: Lib Dems triumph

"County has lost faith in the Tories," claims Starmer as Labour wins the Wakefield by-election

"You are not a fit leader": After the by-election results, Foord criticises Johnson

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Despite the humiliating double by-election defeats suffered by the Conservative party in Tiverton and Honiton and Wakefield, British PM Boris Johnson has vowed to "keep going" at No.

Despite the humiliating double by-election defeats suffered by the Conservative party in Tiverton and Honiton and Wakefield, British PM Boris Johnson has vowed to "keep going" at No. 10. The devastating losses for his Conservative Party also led to the resignation of the party chairman and one of his close supporters, Johnson suffered a triple blow, posing yet another serious threat to his leadership. The Liberal Democrats won Tiverton and Honiton in the south of England and the opposition Labour Party won Wakefield in the north of England. Both polls were interpreted as a de facto vote on Johnson's 58-year-old leadership of the party and as UK prime minister. Boris Johnson has said he will "listen" to voters but will "keep going" after the Tories suffered a double by-election defeat. Watch | How will Boris Johnson tackles UK's cost-of-living? "I think that what governments also have to recognise is that I don’t want to minimise the importance of what voters are saying, but it is also true that in mid-term, governments post-war, lose by-elections.I think if you look back to last May the truly astonishing thing was we managed to win Hartlepool in very different circumstances," he said. With 13,166 votes against the Conservatives' 8,231 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Simon Lightwood was able to defeat them and win for Labour. Meanwhile, Richard Foord of the Liberal Democrats won decisively in Devon, defeating a 24,000-vote Tory majority with 22,537 votes. Important points of recent development Oliver Dowden, the head of the Tory party, leaves after two losses in by-elections. "I need to pay attention to what people are saying,": With the by-election defeat, the PM said. Tiverton & Honiton by-election: Lib Dems triumph "County has lost faith in the Tories," claims Starmer as Labour wins the Wakefield by-election "You are not a fit leader": After the by-election results, Foord criticises Johnson WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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