Labor scrapes through to claim victory in Werribee byelection despite big swing against it

John Lister receives 50.71% of the two-party preferred vote in what was once a Labor strongholdFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian Labor party is claiming a narrow victory in the Werribee byelection, with its former stronghold now held on a slim margin.At last count and after preferences, the Labor candidate, John Lister, received 50.71% of the two-party preferred vote, compared with the Liberal party’s Steve Murphy on 49.29%.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Labor scrapes through to claim victory in Werribee byelection despite big swing against it

John Lister receives 50.71% of the two-party preferred vote in what was once a Labor stronghold

The Victorian Labor party is claiming a narrow victory in the Werribee byelection, with its former stronghold now held on a slim margin.

At last count and after preferences, the Labor candidate, John Lister, received 50.71% of the two-party preferred vote, compared with the Liberal party’s Steve Murphy on 49.29%.

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