Labour win in Hyde Newton by-election

The Hyde Newton by-election was won last night by Labour Party candidate Philip Fitzpatrick.

The by-election was triggered by the death of former councillor Margaret Oldham, who served the ward for 13 years.

And, with a turnout of 32 per cent, the electorate increased the labour majority to 490 votes.

Philip – who has spent most of his life living and working in Newton and whose father Joe Fitzpatrick was a councillor in the ward for 25 years – received 1379 votes, representing 45 per cent of the electorate.

“It’s an honour for me to take Margaret’s seat,” said Philip. “While I was canvassing people spoke so highly of her. But I will do my best to replace her.

“I’m a local lad and I’ll look after them.”

Full results: Peter S Ball-Foster, Liberal Democrats, 172; Philip Fitzpatrick, labour Party, 1379; Rosalind Christella Gauci, British National Party, 889; Angela Louise McManus, UK Independence Party, 33; Nigel Arthur Rolland, Green Party, 69; John Paul Welsh, Conservative Party, 485.


Philip Fitzpatrick (far right) is pictured with (l to r) Labour supporter Jess Leigh, Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell and Coun Kieran Quinn.

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David Heyes MP endorses Phil

David Heyes MP joined Phil Fitzpatrick on the campaign trail over the weekend. David who represents the Ashton Constituency came to do his bit for Tameside Labour. Commenting David said, "I have known the Fitzpatricks for many years and I am delighted to be here today supporting Phil in his campaign to be the new councillor for Newton."

Polls open at 7.00am tomorrow and close at 10.00pm

David can be seen in the middle here with Phil Fitzpatrick and James Purnell MP