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Stourbridge goes blue
General election 2010: Conservatives take Stourbridge convincingly

By Catherine Stevenson Conservative Margot James has won Stourbridge as expected. After a swing of 6.9% from Labour in her favour, Ms James realised a majority of 5,164. The seat was number 25 on the Conservative target list and the result will come as a relief to the party’s election strategists on a night when… Read more »

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Tory pain in the capital after minimal swings from Labour
General election 2010: More Tory pain in London

By Sam Dale The Conservatives have faced further disappointment in London with defeat and a miniscule swing in Hammersmith. Andy Slaughter held the seat for Labour which was target number 78 for the Tories. They managed a 0.5% swing in a manner very similar to their 0.6% swing from Labour in Westminster North. Shaun Bailey,… Read more »