PM: 'Classic mid-term result' in Corby
Prime Minister David Cameron said of the Corby by-election: "It's a classic mid-term result and obviously made difficult by the fact that the Conservative MP left the seat in question."
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.