Two by-elections are taking place in England in the constituencies of Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth, where voters are heading to the polls to elect their new MPs. The by-election in Mid Bedfordshire was prompted by the resignation of Nadine Dorries in August, while the one in Tamworth comes after Chris Pincher stood down in September. Both of them are Conservative MPs who are no longer running for their seats. Mid Bedfordshire has been held by the Tories since 1931, while in 2019, Chris Pincher won Tamworth with a majority of more than 19,000.
There are a total of 13 candidates in Mid Bedfordshire and nine in Tamworth. Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and will be open until 22:00, with the results expected to be announced on Friday morning. Those who intend to vote will need to show photo ID as proof of identity. The constituency of Mid Bedfordshire is known for its high number of wealthy residents, with the average house price being over £600,000. Both of these elections come at a time when the Conservative Party has found itself facing increasing pressure over issues like the pandemic and Brexit.
You can follow the latest developments and coverage of the by-elections on BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio WM. It remains to be seen what impact these by-elections will have on the Conservative Party’s standing in the British political scene. But they do provide a glimpse into the ongoing challenges for the Party’s leadership and their ability to keep their voters loyal amid a tumultuous political landscape
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