JACQUIE THANKS STOCKTON SOUTH VOTERS

Jacquie Bell would like to thank all those who voted Liberal Democrat on May 6th. "We had more votes than in 2005 in a wider field of candidates and in the midst of a tactical voting battle between Labour and the Conservatives. It is interesting that more voters backed parties other than the winner. A sure sign of the need for a fairer voting system.

The campaign has brought a new interest in the party locally. We have gained in members and supporters from across the constituency which is a great springboard for the 2011 local elections. Stockton has a dedicated team of hardworking Lib Dem Councillors and we hope to add to their number next year.

I wish James Wharton well at Westminster and would like to thank Dari Taylor for her 13 years of service to Stockton South."