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- Labour are 1/25 to hold their West Lancashire seat at the upcoming by-election
- Conservatives are 20/1 to win the seat for the first time in 30 years
- By-Election betting continues to grow in popularity
Labour are 1/25 to hold their West Lancashire seat at the upcoming by-election
The resignation of West Lancashire Labour MP Rosie Cooper means that a by-election in the constituency has been triggered.
Bookies make Labour 1/25 to continue to hold the seat which they have held since 1992.
By-election betting has increased in popularity in recent years and Smarkets offer odds for this particular market.
| West Lancashire by-election winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 1/25 | 96.2% |
| Conservative | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Green | 50/1 | 2.0% |
| Liberal Democrats | 50/1 | 2.0% |
Green and Liberal Democrats are both 50/1 in the betting market with bookies giving them a small chance of winning.
Conservatives are 20/1 to win the seat for the first time in 30 years
The Conservative Party haven't held the West Lancashire seat since 1992 and they're as big as 20/1 to do so again in the by-election.
According to the betting odds, that gives Conservatives just a 4.8% chance of winning the upcoming by-election.
The West Lancashire by-election is due to be an early test in Liz Truss's reign as Prime Minister.
Liz Truss Betting Specials: Bookmakers give Truss a 36% chance to serve longer than Boris Johnson did as Prime Minister!
By-Election betting continues to grow in popularity
By-Elections occur between General Elections when a seat becomes vacant when the current MP resigns or has to leave their position for another matter.
The reasons By-Elections take place could be for any of the following reasons:
- Death
- Resignation
- Bankruptcy
- Moves to the House Of Lords
- Convicted of a criminal offence
Betting on By-Elections continues to grow in popularity with bettors liking that they can see various polls to guide them to who to put their money on.
The Growth Of Political Betting Markets
