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I wonder if that's anything to do with the new ID requirement? Tories have apparently shot themselves in the foot with that one.
I changed my mind when I looked at the turnout difference. It's hard to draw any conclusions because of that
I think you may be right though. I saw on Channel 4 News that turnout was down overall yet stable with Labour - implying Tories didn't show up.
It's possible. Turnout was fairly low, but not conspicuously low for a by-election.
EDIT: Also, it's worth pointing out that holding on to your entire vote share while turnout falls by 26% is actually really good!