Thank You

6.49.00am BST (GMT +0100) Fri 7th May 2010

Councillor Dave Radcliffe has thanked everyone who voted for the Liberal Democrats in the Birmingham Selly Oak constituency. Speaking after the declaration of the result, which saw a swing to the Liberal Democrats, Dave Radcliffe said:

"I am grateful to everyone who has supported the Liberal Democrats and our campaign. We will use your support to continue to campaign for fairer taxes, for a fairer voting system and for a fair chance for every child by cutting class sizes and investing more money in schools to help struggling students."

In the local elections, Dave Radcliffe was re-elected to Birmingham City Council in the Selly Oak Ward with an increased majority of 1,394. The full result was:

Dave Radcliffe (Liberal Democrats) - 4,536 votes (42.5%)

Labour - 3,142 votes (29.4%)

Conservatives - 2,214 votes (20.7%)

Green - 453 votes (4.2%)

BNP - 230 votes (2.2%)

Christian Peoples Alliance - 80 votes (0.7%)

Liberal Democrat candidates in the Bournville, Brandwood and Billesley council wards also increased their votes.

Full results for the local elections in Birmingham can be found online at www.birmingham.gov.uk/local-election-2010

Related Links:

Full General Election Result for Birmingham Selly Oak.

Birmingham City Council Election Results.