Mark says, “Many thanks to everyone who supported me and helped with this campaign. Your local focus team will continue to stand up for local people”.

Liberal Democrats now hold the balance of power in Lancashire. Discussions are ongoing with the other parties to form a new administration.

The full result for Preston North West covering Ashton, Larches and Savick is set out below:-

Labour                                    1,253 (43%)

Mark Jewell (Lib Dems)      804 (27%)

UKIP                                           485 (17%)

Conservative                         296 (10%)

Green Party                              93 ( 3%)

Turnout 32%