Dear Glyn,
A couple of hours ago Bedford elected a new Mayor - Liberal Democrat Dave Hodgson. This is a sensational victory for Dave Hodgson and I congratulate him and the Bedford Liberal Democrats for an outstanding campaign.
You might not have seen much about this election in the media - but this by-election matters. The Mayor of Bedford represents more people than an MP does, and Dave will be making important decisions that affect peoples' lives.
This result shows how misplaced the Conservatives' complacency about the next election really is. The Liberal Democrats have never taken a single vote for granted. With Labour lagging behind at a disastrous fifth this is yet more evidence that the real choice is now between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.
I've just recorded this video to congratulate Dave Hodgson, our new Mayor of Bedford. And I'd also like to thank everyone from Bedford and beyond who went to canvass, deliver leaflets or make phone calls for his campaign.
We can all be proud that today there's another Liberal Democrat in a position of real influence in Britain. Thank you for everything you do.
Best wishes,
Nick Clegg
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