Tory Double Defeat: What do the By-Elections Mean for Johnson? - TLDR News

The video discusses the political and demographic landscape of Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton, highlighting their historical voting patterns and recent by-election results. Wakefield, a former Labour stronghold, saw a shift towards the Conservatives in 2019, but Labour regained the seat in a recent by-election. Tiverton and Honiton, traditionally Conservative, experienced a significant swing to the Liberal Democrats. These results indicate a challenging political climate for the Conservatives, with implications for future elections.

What was the primary industry in Wakefield before its decline in the late 70s?

• Automobile production

• Shipbuilding

• Coal mining

• Textile manufacturing

What percentage of Wakefield residents voted for Brexit in the 2016 referendum?

• 52%

• 62%

• 82%

• 72%

Who won the Wakefield seat in the 2019 election?

• Mary Cray

• Oliver Dowden

• Neil Parish

• Imran Ahmed Khan

What is the predominant ethnicity in Tiverton and Honiton?

• Asian

• Black

• White

• Mixed

What event triggered the by-election in Tiverton and Honiton?

• A scandal involving the Prime Minister

• The resignation of a Labour MP

• A Conservative MP watching inappropriate content

• A local economic crisis

What was the voter turnout percentage in Wakefield during the by-election?

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

• 60%

What was the outcome for the Conservative Party in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election?

• They retained the seat with a reduced majority

• They lost the seat to the Labour Party

• They lost the seat to the Liberal Democrats

• They increased their majority