Labour has stormed to a shock victory in Rushcliffe, releasing a 54-year stranglehold on the seat by the Conservatives. James Naish will become the first non-Tory MP in the constituency since 1970 after achieving 25,291 votes, 7,426 more than the incumbent Ruth Edwards. Rushcliffe, known for its numerous rural villages, has long been a stronghold for the Conservatives, with Tory grandee Ken Clarke sitting as its MP for 49 years. However, in the midst of an expected national Labour majority win, many predicted its dominance would be broken at this year’s election. The winner was announced just …
