Labour Hold on in Hobbayne By-election
Claire Tighe wins over half the votes in ward in Hanwell
Ealing North MP James Murray, new councillor Claire Tighe and Council Leader Peter Mason celebrate result
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The Labour Party in Ealing have held onto their seat in Hobbayne ward in the by-election forced by the resignation of Lewis Cox.
Claire Tighe secured 53% of the vote which was slightly down on the proportion won by her party’s candidates in 2018 but an improvement on the by-election held in the same ward earlier in the year.
The result was declared in the early hours of Friday 17 September.
Turnout was just 31.1% compared to 48.8% in the previous by-election which was held at the same time as the Mayoral election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | TIGHE, Claire Marie | 1,617 |
| Conservative | CASTLE, David George Jonathan | 865 |
| Green | ANDERSON, Alan Campbell | 362 |
| Liberal Democrats | MITTON, Alastair Martin Beverly | 207 |
| Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | GILL, Tony | 48 |
| Turnout | 31.1% |
3,099 |
Claire Tighe said, “Thank you to everyone in Hobbayne who has put their trust in me. I’m honoured to be elected as an Ealing Labour councillor and to work for our communities in North Hanwell.
“I love Ealing and I’m proud to call it my home. I promise to be your voice in the Town Hall and to always listen to and work with our local community.
“I’m excited to get stuck in with my fellow ward councillors – Louise Brett and Ray Wall – and the whole Ealing Labour team to make our corner of Ealing an even better place to live and work.”
Councillor Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Labour said, “I’m delighted to welcome Claire as Ealing’s newest councillor, and that residents in north Hanwell have put their trust in Labour. I’m sure she will do a fantastic job as a voice for this community in the Town Hall. ”
Ealing North MP James Murray said, “I know Claire will be a strong voice for our community. As the MP for Ealing North, I look forward to working with her as we fight for a fairer future for the people we represent.”
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September 20, 2021
