Three local by-elections today. A Lib Dem defence in Eastleigh, an Ind defence in Somerset West and Taunton, and a Con defence in Wealden. It is possible all could be Lib Dem tomorrow. (View Post)

The question has been raised as to whether Steve Barclay will have to resign as an MP if he becomes Chief of Staff to Johnston, Is it a office of profit under the Crown? (View Post)

I expected a Lib Dem gain in Cotswold - instead it came in Manchester. The world is turned upside down. (View Post)

Huge Lib Dem hold in Dacoram -Boxmoor. (View Post)

As well as Southend West there is a varied selection of local by-elections today. The Conservatives are defending in Cotswold and Tamworth, Labour in Leicester and Manchester, and there are 2 Lib Dem… (View Post)