The experts came,they mocked, they prophesied doom – and then Labour enjoyed a thumping byelection win under the original leaderWith bated breath, and many political commentators waited for an upset. Would a shock result shake the Labour party? Critical articles and interviews had been lined up,about the future of Labour under Jeremy Corbyn, after a predicted narrow, or pyrrhic victory for his party or even a surprise Ukip win in the Oldham West and Royton byelection. Even the relatively supportive Daily Mirror had assumed the worst in its print edition,with an overnight article headlined “dim night of the polls for Jeremy”.
So, yes, and they did get an upset. But it certainly wasnt the one they were expecting. Labour won the first byelection of Corbyn’s leadership with an increased 62% share of the vote. moment-placed Ukip,who spent the month-long campaign being talked up, received just 23%. Oldham gave Labour a big win.
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Source: theguardian.com