Winning in Cumbria
13 Mar 2026
The Lib Dems won a byelection for Westmorland and Furness Council yesterday.
Barbara Jayson is the new Councillor for Penrith South ward.
Details of the result:
Liberal Democrats (Barbara Jayson): 749 (43.1%, -1.5)
Reform UK: 588 (33.9%, new)
Green Party: 225 (13.0%, +2.6%)
Conservatives: 173 (10.0%, – 15.5%)
Liberal Democrat HOLD
Turnout 23.5%