Lib Dems win Tiverton and Honiton byelection, overturning huge Tory majority

Disastrous defeat for Boris Johnson in constituency held by Tories since it was established 25 years ago

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Boris Johnson has suffered a disastrous and historic defeat in the Tiverton and Honiton byelection after the Liberal Democrats overturned a Tory majority of more than 24,000 to win the seat.

The Liberal Democrats won 22,537 votes, with Tories second on 16,393, a 30% swing.

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