Reform UK Secures Historic By-Election Win by Just Six Votes in Runcorn and Helsby

In a dramatic political upset, Reform UK has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by a razor-thin margin of just six votes, marking the party’s first ever parliamentary by-election victory. Former Conservative councillor Sarah Pochin overturned Labour’s significant 14,696 majority following a recount, which confirmed her narrow win over Labour’s candidate. The by-election was called after former Labour MP Mike Amesbury resigned following his conviction for assaulting a constituent.

This result is a major blow to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his first electoral test since assuming office, despite Labour holding on in key mayoral races across the country. Reform UK, originally the Brexit Party, now holds five seats in Parliament. Nigel Farage celebrated the win, declaring Reform the true opposition to the Labour government and stating, “If you vote Reform, you get Reform.” Labour acknowledged the challenging circumstances of the by-election but highlighted the collapse of the Conservative vote, which dropped to just 2,341.

Reform UK continues to gain momentum, coming second in several mayoral contests and making inroads in council elections. Deputy leader Richard Tice expressed confidence in further wins, particularly in Greater Lincolnshire, while the party is also targeting traditionally Conservative strongholds like Kent and Lincolnshire, and Labour-held areas such as Doncaster. Nationally, Reform has seen a steady rise in support, placing third behind Labour and the Conservatives in last year’s general election.

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