Glenrothes – A Corner Turned for Labour?

Labour’s superb victory in the Glenrothes by-election yesterday may just be the electoral turning point that party members have been waiting (and working very hard) for. Although there had been much talk recently of the “Brown Bounce” which has seen the Tory lead in the polls halved, there had been no firm evidence that Labour has finally turned the corner. Until last night that is.

This was a victory that wasn’t easily won. Labour supporters had travelled from all over the UK to assist Lindsay Roy and the local party. Unlike in recent by-elections, this time their hard work was rewarded.

For the first time in a very long while there is light at the end of the tunnel and we no longer seem to be staring the nightmare of a Tory government in the face. Gordon Brown must now build on this success and on the massive mood of optimism amongst party members. If we all fight as hard as we fought in Glenrothes we may still be smiling after the next General Election.