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LIVE AT THE COUNT: Candidates' reaction

THE candidates for the Bridgwater and West Somerset seat have given their reaction to the result.

Theo Butt Philip LibDem's Theo Butt Philip, who came second in the poll.

Conservative Ian Liddell-Grainger, who received 24,675 votes, just over 45% of the overall vote, said: “I will continue to do what I can for the West Somerset and Bridgwater constituency.

“I don’t get everything right but I will always try to do what I can. It’s a great honour once again to be elected to represent Bridgwater and West Somerset. Thank you very much indeed for putting your trust in me.”

LibDem Theo Butt Philip, who received 28% of the overall vote, said: “Tonight’s result shows that the LibDems are a true and radical force in Somerset and that we are the real alternative to the Conservatives.

“We are on the march – do not take us for granted.”

Kathryn Pearce Kathy Pearce, of Labour, who was third.

Labour’s Kathy Pearce said: “I would like to thank my campaigners who have been out night after night for me.

“There will be many decisions to be made for the future of Bridgwater of which I will be glad to be a part.”

British National Party candidate Donna Treanor and Independent Bob Cudlipp thanked their voters for supporting them, while UK Independence Party candidate Peter Hollings said his first election campaign had been “an experience”.

Charles Graham, of the Green Party, used his post-result speech to criticise the political status quo, saying this General Election would change nothing.

You can use the comment form below this story to have your say on the General Election result. And for a full election round-up, with much more reaction, see Tuesday’s Mercury.

Ian Liddell-Grainger Ian Liddell-Grainger, who is Bridgwater's MP for a third time.


Comments (16)

07/05/10

townrunbyclowns says...

same old rubbish comes out of greedy graingers trap!! didnt see you around during the splash closing!! only see your mug when a so called poor farmer needs a new tractorYOUR NOT WELCOME IN BRIDGWATER....YOUR A CLOWN AND HAVENT A CLUE....GO AND DEAL WITH THE RICH 1ST CLASS VOTERS...NOT THE EVERYDAY PEOPLE WHO YOU TURN YOUR NOSE UP TO!!!!!!!

07/05/10

twinkles says...

TRBC - you're showing yourself up again. 24675 people from the area disagree with you. Which means he probably IS welcome in Bridgwater, just not your house.

07/05/10

IAN TUCKER says...

To be honest looking at the ballot papers as they came in for counting ILG did not have majority support from the Bridgwater area by a long way. Unfortunately this was obviously not the case in the rest of the ward. Whatever happens now with central government nothing has changed for Bridgwater. We have the same Tory MP along with the Tory run district council, and the same important local issues that have to be resolved. We must now make sure that the people of Bridgwater make ILG work for his money.

07/05/10

grisleyreg says...

One again the majority Voted AGAINST Ian liddle Granger so we have a minority MP, This first past the post system urgently needs changing the people of Bridgwater never get the person they vote for.

07/05/10

townrunbyclowns says...

twinkles or should i say toenails as your so far up his backside thats all we can see of you!!! yes but twinkles toenails..im from bridgwater and didnt vote for him unlike you from out of town and voted for your best mate

07/05/10

junction23 says...

Twinkles, don’t listen top the nasty man….. I voted for the Tories as life wouldn’t be the same with out TRBC winging and moaning about how pi55ed off he is with the local government. ILG here’s your chance to prove that you are worthy of being voted in again…………

07/05/10

morothe stoweys says...

perhaps trbc should put as much effort into promoting the town and local area rather than critising everyone for having a comment, perhaps he should stand for election next time to see how many vote for him but then he would have to show his face and it is easier to name call anonomously!!!!

07/05/10

townrunbyclowns says...

i think your find torys is a rich persons set up!!...if you got money greedy grainger will be your best mate!!!! torys are like glaziers and i hate glaziers...no good promoting a dead town morothe, next your be saying the titanic will be sailing again...no good fighting a losing battle.....glad my views are hitting a nerve you snobs

07/05/10

scally666 says...

trbc you sound like a bitter manc now go to london with the rest of the bitter mancs

07/05/10

junction23 says...

TRBC it seems that all this fuss about ILG and his 3rd term in office has upset you somewhat as it appears that "brain to fingers" is not working as it ought to for you. No doubt you were dribbling with rage when you wrote your last rant. Keep it up as you make me smile……………
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07/05/10

twinkles says...

07/05/10

townrunbyclowns says...

scally666 you sad scouse fan go and rob some hubcaps,...junction2
3, you sound like you are tory snob and another grainger bootlicker!!!...twin
kles your meant to press the buttons to spell things guess your in work at SDC so didnt have time to!!!.......just casting my rod out

09/05/10

scally666 says...

townrunbyclowns wrote:
scally666 you sad scouse fan go and rob some hubcaps,...junction2 3, you sound like you are tory snob and another grainger bootlicker!!!...twin kles your meant to press the buttons to spell things guess your in work at SDC so didnt have time to!!!.......just casting my rod out
seems like this week its good to be BLUE!!!!!!!

10/05/10

morothe stoweys says...

to trbc
I would be glad if the Titanic rose for a short time if only for you to go on board and have it sink again, perhaps we wouldn't then have your loutish comments!

10/05/10

townrunbyclowns says...

it wasnt only good week for the blues it was good for me 2 picked up a nice little earner for chelsea and man utd to win with right scores wooooohoooooooooo!!!
!morothe stoweys maybe you can take control of titanic and crash it again like the first time you sailed it!!!

11/05/10

Rudolph_Hucker says...

Good point regards the level of vote for ILG. I didn't give it a thought; he is there by default and on a minority. OK he courted the highest SINGLE vote, but 55% of the electorate plainly didn't want him. Bloke is a waste of space; he does NOTHING for his constituency, does not answer his post, return phone calls etc. Question; Has he actually achieved or done anything tangible? I’ve said before he is in place in a very comfortable seat, had he been in a marginal he would have been voted out. Problem here give a dog a blue collar, put it up for election and it will win.

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