Labour's Ashley Dalton has won the West Lancashire by-election.
The ballot was triggered erstwhile Labour seasoned Rosie Cooper, who represented the spot for 17 years, resigned successful November.
Labour was wide expected to comfortably clasp the seat, having eased to triumph by 8,336 votes successful the 2019 wide election.
The result, announced successful the aboriginal hours of Friday, was Labour's 3rd by-election triumph successful caller months.