Nov 17, 2006
Resounding WIN for Ricky in Tilehurst
Ricky Duveen won a resounding victory for the Lib Dems in Tilehurst in yesterday’s by-election. When the votes were counted this morning it became clear that despite a lower turnout than in May, Ricky had increased the Lib Dem percentage of the vote and was elected councillor with an increased majority.
Ricky commented, “The Tories had fought a tough campaign, with their eyes on the key marginal Reading West parliamentary seat. In the end large numbers of former Labour voters switched to the Lib Dems, many citing Iraq and sleaze as major reasons, plus the acknowledged reputation of the Lib Dems for working hard locally in Tilehurst.”
Ricky added “this was a fantastic victory for the Lib Dems in Tilehurst and I would like to thank the small army of local helpers who have supported me in this campaign, and of course, the electors of Tilehurst themselves.”
The Results were:-
LIB DEM 919 votes which is 47.81% of turnout
CON 586 votes which is 30.49% of turnout
LAB 317 votes which is 16.49% of turnout
GREEN 79 votes which is 4.11% of turnout
IND 21 votes which is 1.09% of turnout
Total Turnout was 1922 which is 28% of electorate
On a much smaller turnout of voters the Liberal Democrats increased their majority to 333 despite a tough campaign from the Tories.
Questions can be directed to Ricky on 07770 303736 or by email to Ricky
