Political observers across the region are reeling today following a seismic shift in the local landscape! The Green Party has delivered a stunning blow in the Wincheap ward by-election on 13th November, snatching the seat in a dramatic night of counting that has sent shockwaves through the established parties.
In a result that defies traditional expectations, Green candidate Peter Campbell stormed to victory, securing a convincing mandate from the voters. This marks a significant Green GAIN from the Liberal Democrats, dismantling their hold on the ward and signaling a potent shift in voter sentiment.
The results, tell the tale of a fierce battle and a clear winner:
| Candidate (Party) | Votes | Status |
| Peter Campbell (Green Party) | 842 | ELECTED |
| Guy Meurice (Liberal Democrats) | 518 | |
| Colin Spooner (Reform UK) | 351 | |
| Jasmin Dallos-Foreman (Labour Party) | 276 | |
| Elliot Curryer (Conservative Party) | 166 |
With a determined turnout of 33.27%, Wincheap voters have chosen a new direction, catapulting the Green Party into the spotlight and leaving their rivals scrambling to understand the sudden electoral tremor. The Liberal Democrats are left licking their wounds after their candidate, Guy Meurice, was dramatically relegated to second place.
The message appears to be clear: the Green movement is gaining serious momentum, and this stunning victory is the shot heard around Canterbury!