"I'll be back and up for the fight in 2019"
Result of the East Brighton by-election:
Nancy Platt (Labour) 1889
Edward Wilson (Conservative) 481
Ed Baker (Green) 316
George Taylor LibDem 114
The turnout was 27.33%
Congratulations to Nancy Platt and Labour for a convincing win that was widely predicted.
George Taylor fought a convincing campaign where his status as the youngest candidate created a great talking point. Sadly this was not converted into more votes than at the last by-election in the ward.
George said: "It's been a great experience and a steep learning curve. Thanks to the team who worked so hard. I'll be back and up for the fight in 2019.
"I'm a glass half full kind of person and I've caught the politics bug. We need to examine our campaign and draw the right conclusions for the future."