Upper Hunter byelection: Labor concedes to National party in crucial NSW vote

Nationals candidate Dave Layzell is ahead with 31.22% of first-preference votes

Labor has conceded to the Nationals' Dave Layzell in the NSW Upper Hunter byelection.

Earlier this morning, I phoned David Layzell to congratulate him on his election as the next member for Upper Hunter," ALP candidate Jeff Drayton said in statement.