Liberal Democrat Victory in Corsham

12.57.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 15th Jul 2008

Duncan Hames and Isabel Langsford campaigning to reopen the station

Chippenham Constituency Liberal Democrats are celebrating a stunning victory in the Corsham Town Council by-election, held on July 3rd.

The contest, held after the resignation of an Independent councillor, saw the election of hard-working, local campaigner, Isabel Langsford.

Isabel secured a majority of 277 votes, a massive 16% swing from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats.

Isabel commented:

"I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and look forward to getting started.

"This has been a great campaign, I have enjoyed meeting everyone and hearing the local concerns, and I am determined to work hard as a local councillor to help local people."

Duncan Hames, prospective Lib Dem MP added:

"Once again the Liberal Democrats have proven to be the popular alternative to the Conservatives in Wiltshire.

"Given the chance, local people resoundingly rejected the BNP in Corsham and Labour support has slumped as they came a poor sixth.

"For the third time in nine months in the Chippenham constituency more voters have chosen the Liberal Democrats than the Conservatives to speak up for our area."