Conservatives make large gains in North West as Labour vote crumbles

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The Conservatives have gained 12 seats in the North West as Labour's vote fell throughout the region.

The Conservatives won Leigh for the first time ever as they wiped out a Labour majority of over 9,500.

This was the standout result of the night, as Andy Burnham's former seat saw a 15% reduction in the Labour vote.

There were also gains for the Tories in Warrington South, Bolton North East, Barrow & Furness and Bury South.

The so-called Labour 'red-wall' has crumbled in the region and the party is projected to win their fewest seats since 1935.

Our Political Correspondent Hannah Miller has this analysis:

In Bury North Labour lost to the Tories by just over 100 seats after two re-counts.

Overall the make-up of seats in the North West is:

  • 42 seats are held by the Labour Party

  • 29 seats are held by the Conservatives

  • 1 seat is held by the Liberal Democrats

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