Lucy Powell wins in Manchester Central
Labour held Manchester Central with a majority of 9,936 votes, with Lucy Powell being elected as MP with 11,507 votes.
Labour claims Corby win is 'road to Downing Street'
Ed Miliband claimed that Middle England was turning its back on David Cameron, after Labour won the Corby by-election on a 12.7% swing.
Labour hold seats in Manchester and Cardiff
Labour today held Manchester Central and Cardiff South and Penarth constituency seats in their respective by-elections.