The Liberal Democrats have won the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election, taking the seat from the Conservative Party. The seat was the first test of the "Remain Alliance", in which the Green Party and Plaid Cymru did not stand, meaning there was only one pro-EU ticket on the ballot paper. This could provide a formula for alliances in future elections. This is because the government's numbers don't include Charlie Elphicke, a Conservative who's had the whip removed while he fights sexual assault allegations, and a handful of opposition MPs who tend to vote with the government on Brexit. A "Unite to Remain" initiative is currently analysing seats to see which party can best win them with an anti-Brexit message. Anti-EU parties have not yet formed such a pact, with the Brexit Party and the Conservatives both standing in Brecon.
The Liberal Democrats have won the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election, taking the seat from the Conservative Party. The seat was the first test of the "Remain Alliance", in which the Green Party and Plaid Cymru did not stand, meaning there was only one pro-EU ticket on the ballot paper. This could provide a formula for alliances in future elections. A "Unite to Remain" initiative is currently analysing seats to see which party can best win them with an anti-Brexit message. Anti-EU parties have not yet formed such a pact, with the Brexit Party and the Conservatives both standing in Brecon.