LABOUR and the Liberal Democrats have beaten the Tories in by-elections in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton. Simon Lightwood was elected in Wakefield with a majority of 4,925, the Liberal Democrats claimed victory for candidate Richard Foord in the Devon seat – which had been held with a majority of more than 24,000 by the … Continue reading TORIES TROUNCED: Labour and Lib Dems GAIN seats in by-elections