Even bad weather didn't stop local residents giving decisive support to the Liberal Democrat candidate Ann Wilson in yesterday's by-election following the retirement of highly respected Lib Dem Councillor Eric Empson.
The result confirmed that the local Liberal Democrats are on track as Labour's main challengers -
Ann Wilson Liberal Democrat 1084 - an increased vote over 2007 of 13%
Labour 210 - down 5%
UKIP 103
Conservative 77 - down 15%.
New Councillor Ann Wilson said after the result was announced, "I am delighted to have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of such as highly espected Councillor as Eric Empson. I will do my best to repay the confidence peopple have placed in me and I look forward to representing all Ormesby and Nunthorpe on Redcar & Cleveland Council whatever their political affiliation."
Lib Dem Prospective MP Ian Swales, "This is massive result for the Liberal Democrats in the Redcar Constituency and is most encouraging for the coming General Election."
Local Ward Councillors Glyn & Irene Nightingale said, "We are delighted that residents of Ormesby and Nunthorpe have continued to show confidence in the Liberal Democrats - even in such bad weather."
Friday 4 December 2009
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