Sinn Féin's stunning victory in the Donegal South West parliamentary by - election on 25 November represents a huge advance in what was the first electoral test for the Dublin government since the sharp deepening of the state's economic crisis. (socialistaction.net)
Coalition to face its first electoral test in North Yorkshire constituency where death of Ukip candidate caused postponement (theguardian.com)
But this first electoral test in the new parliament has made clear Labour is the real alternative for Britain.» (mirror.co.uk)