Victory in Bishop's Waltham by-election
After leading a successful campaign to halt the planned closure of the waste tip at Bishop’s Waltham and those across Hampshire, Jonathan Williams (Liberal Democrats) secured a decisive victory today in the Hampshire County Council by-election for Bishop’s Waltham.
- Liberal Democrat - Jonathan Williams wins with 52.2% of the vote, more than doubling vote share for the party since the previous election.
- Conservatives drop to 33.8%
- Hampshire County Council elections will take place in May 2025 where Jonathan intends to secure a re-election win alongside Liberal Democrat candidates across the county
At today’s (1st Nov) count, Williams thanked everyone who turned out to vote in the by-election (31st Oct) with a special thanks to the former Councillor for Bishop’s Waltham and Leader of Hampshire County Council - Rob Humby for his many years of service.
Jonathan Williams: “From speaking with residents on the doorstep over the past eight weeks, it is clear that there is much to do and with only six months until the County Council elections, I will work hard in that time to help not just those that voted for me, but every single person I now have the honour of representing on the Council.”
However this election also sends a very clear message to the Conservatives. Liberal Democrat Group Leader - Keith House stated: “After so many years of total failure, both nationally and locally, people in Hampshire want change. I’m delighted to welcome such a hard working local champion to the Lib Dem Hampshire County group. Today's result makes it clear that at next May's County Council elections, the party that can deliver that change for Hampshire is the Liberal Democrats”
Danny Chambers, MP for Winchester: “Look at what Jonathan was able to achieve with his leadership to save the tips. If he can get that done even before joining the County Council, imagine what he can do fighting for the people of Bishop’s Waltham inside the chambers”