Brexit Party’s Mike Greene Leads the Best 2019 Peterborough By-Election Winner Odds

By: Anas

Posted: May 22, 2019

Updated: May 22, 2019

If Mike Greene wins he will be the first Brexit Party MP in Westminster
Labour candidate Lisa Forbes lost to Conservative Stewart Jack in 2015

Voters in Peterborough are going to the polls on June 6 to elect new MP. They will replace the former Labour Fiona Onasanya in a by-election, after she lost her seat following a recall petition. Peterborough constituency has fluctuated between Labour and Conservatives for 50 years. However, this time the Brexit Party is emerging as a strong contender, according to the best 2019 Peterborough by-election winner odds. Peterborough by-election was triggered recently when a recall petition was passed to remove Ms Onasanya. The former Labour MP won the election in 2017, narrowly beating Conservatives who held Peterborough seat since 2005. However, Ms Onasanya lost her spot after being sentenced for lying to police about a speeding offense. Online sportsbook news in the UK have confirmed that fifteen candidates are running for the vacated seat. The top contender is the Brexit Party’s Mike Greene, according to the best 2019 Peterborough by-election winner odds. In addition Labour Lisa Forbes, and Conservatives’ candidate Paul Bristow hope to capture a victory.

Brexit Party might win the first foothold in Westminster

The Brexit Party has put up the former Tory-supporting businessman Mike Greene to run in Peterborough by-election. Mr. Greene is a former contestant on Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire. He served as a trustee of Peterborough cathedral. In addition, he was an early investor in music app Shazam.

This is the first time for Mr. Greene to run in the election. He hopes to capitalize on the city’s 61% leave vote in the EU referendum to win the seat. Should he succeed in his quest he will be the first Brexit Party MP in Westminster. So far Mr. Greene's odds are pretty much high, valuing 77/125 at 1xBET Sportsbook.

Labour candidate Lisa Forbes lost in 2015 election

The Labour Party have selected Lisa Forbes to stand in Peterborough by-election. She has already launched her campaign, focusing on challenging the huge cuts to police and schools. Ms. Forbes was previously a Peterborough city councilor, and she lived in Peterborough for 30 years. In 2015, Ms. Forbes stood for the seat against Conservative Stewart Jackson, but she narrowly lost. Currently, she has a better chance than Conservatives, with 6/5 at best 2019 Peterborough by-election winner odds.

Conservatives fielded a PR executive for the by-election

Conservatives have fielded Paul Bristow as their candidate in the by-election. Mr. Bristow is a PR executive, specialized in healthcare. He is directing his campaign against the Labour candidate, despite that this election is no longer a two-horse race. Mr. Bristow focuses on improving transportation, especially rail services in his campaign. He also promises to bring jobs and investment to the city. Regarding Brexit, he pledges to vote in Parliament to deliver a deal as soon as possible. Mr. Bristow is among top contenders with 25/1 odds at 1xBET Sportsbook to win the vacated seat. To see all the best 2019 Peterborough by-election winner odds, check our review about 1xBET Sportsbook.