Beating Reform in Benfieldside
4 Jul 2025
The Lib Dems gained a council seat from Reform yesterday in a byelection for Durham County Council.
The result in Benfieldside ward was:
Liberal Democrats (Terry Rooney): 824 (28.3%, +17.3)
Labour: 800 (27.4%, +0.8)
Reform UK: 747 (25.6%, -6.6)
Independent: 459 (15.7%, -8.0)
Conservative: 76 (1.6%, -5.0)
Green Party: 40 (1.4%, new)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform UK
Big thanks to everyone who gave us their support, and congratulations to Cllr Rooney and the local team!