Labour have held their seat in a Gedling by-election.
Lynda Pearson emerged victorious in the Gedling ward by-election.
The election was held yesterday (May 26) following the resignation of Labour’s Jennifer Hemingway, who stepped down in April after moving away from the area.
The Labour candidate secured a majority of 693 votes (39.33%) over her nearest rival the Conservative candidate Charlie Godwin.

Both seats in Gedling ward will now continue to be held by Labour councillors, with political stalwart Jenny Hollingsworth occupying the other.
The turnout for the by-election was 36%
The results:
Lynda Pearson (Labour) – 693
Charlie Godwin (Conservative) – 544
Maggie Dunkin (Lib Dem) – 428
Paul Sergent (Green) 95
Excellent!
Now let’s get Michael Payne elected in the GE and clear Gedling of the one-rule-for-you-suckers-one-rule-for-us party.
Great result Lynda. Hard work starts now. I’m sure you are up to the mark & will put people first. Look after the vulnerable & protect our rights. Many congratulations
The turnout for the by-election was 36% ==> So, none of the above scored 64% of the vote. And it wasn’t because I couldn’t be bothered, just that they are all useless.
They are all useless? What leads you to that conclusion? Surely voting for whoever you feel is the least useless or least harmful would be prudent?