Premier relieved as Libs hang on in polls

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she's extremely grateful the Liberal party managed to retain two NSW seats in this weekend's by-elections.

Gladys Berejiklian can breathe a sigh of relief after James Griffin's (pictured) by-election win in Manly and Felicity Wilson's in North Sydney. Source: Getty Image

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she's relieved the Liberal party managed to narrowly retain two of its key NSW seats.

Despite double-digit swings in Saturday's by-elections, the Liberals scraped through to claim victory in Manly and North Shore, while Labor increased its margin in Gosford.

"What I take away from it is that the community has given us their trust but they expect us to listen to their concerns," Ms Berejiklian told reporters in Mosman on Sunday.