Farage: Ukip didn't do 'as well as we had hoped'
The Conservatives will be tremendously relieved that their tightly organised battle plan worked in Newark.
"Mini-manifestos"
"Mini-manifestos" written by the Bradford West by-election candidates themselves.
Galloway wants to stand for Bradford
Former MP George Galloway is expected to launch a fresh bid to get back into Parliament with the Bradford West by-election.
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Labour to 'hold Jenrick to account until election'
After the Conservatives win in the Newark by-election, Labour candidate Michael Payne has revealed he will push Robert Jenrick all the way "to the General Election."
Robert Jenrick, the Conservative candidate, won the Newark by-election with Ukip coming in second and Labour in third.
Speaking this morning, Labour's candidate spoke of how proud he was of his party's campaign during the by-election.
He said: "While this was always going to be a tough by-election, I am extremely proud of the campaign that Labour has fought.
"In the months ahead, I'll continue campaigning on those issues and holding Robert Jenrick to account right the way through to the General Election."
Farage: Ukip didn't do 'as well as we had hoped'
The Conservatives will be tremendously relieved that their tightly organised battle plan worked in Newark.
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Newark by-election full results
The Conservative's Robert Jenrick has won the Newark by-election with a majority of over 7,000.
Other candidates scored the following votes:
Nick the Flying Brick (The Official Monster Raving Loony Party) - 168
Andy Hayes (Independent) - 117
David Bishop (Bus-Pass Elvis Party) - 87
Dick Rogers (Stop Commercial Banks Owning Britain's Money) - 64
Lee Woods (Patriotic Socialist Party) - 18
Breaking: Torys hold Newark
The Conservative Party has held the Newark seat vacated by Patrick Mercer.
Robert Jenrick has taken the seat with 17,431 votes.
Newark results imminent
Result expected in 15 mins #Newark
Labour and Conservative candidates arrive at Newark count
Labour candidate @michaelpayneuk has arrived in jovial mood. Followed by Tory candidate @robertjenrick who is also smiling. #Newark
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage expects defeat in Newark
Farage: "I think the Conservatives are going to win" #Newark
Newark showing politics isn't all suits and ties
Voter turnout at Newark confirmed
Turnout in #Newark 52.8%. Now on to the counting
High turnout for Newark by-election
Turnout in the #newarkbyelection looking like about 53% from 211 polling stations.
Turnout higher than expected in #Newark so declaration not expected now until after 2am
Party sources suggesting Cons 37%, Ukip 33%, Labour 18%, Lib Dems 2% in Newark.