He writes that the Rochester and Strood byelection in November will be a better indicator ahead of the general election next year. (theguardian.com)
There were times when Margaret Thatcher was challenged by byelection results in the 1980s but she stuck to her course.» (theguardian.com)
The Conservative party will select their candidate to take on defector Douglas Carswell in the Clacton byelection on Thursday evening, as Ukip seek to capitalise on a backlash against a former Tory MP who urged his party to turn its back on the town. (theguardian.com)