Damien Egan has won the by-election in Kingswood, overturning a majority of more than 11,000. The result comes during a bruising night for the Tories who are braced to lose Wellingborough also. The result will add to the pressure on Rishi Sunak, coming a day after it emerged the UK had entered a recession at the end of 2023. It also means the Conservatives have suffered more by-election defeats in this Parliament than any previous government since the 1960s, surpassing the eight defeats experienced by John Major between 1992 and 1997. Victory gives Labour a much-needed boost after a difficult …
