The Liberal Democrats are celebrating the election of Jane Dodds as the MP for Brecon and Radnorshire this morning.
Speaking from the by-election count, after the result came in, she said: "34 years ago last month, Richard Livsey’s victory in a by-election here sparked a liberal revival across Wales and the UK. And today, we’ve done it again.
"I am incredibly humbled by the support. From every walk of life and every political persuasion, people have chosen to believe in my positive liberal vision for something better.
"And by backing that liberal vision, people in Brecon and Radnorshire have sent a powerful message to Westminster; we demand better.
The Welsh Liberal Democrat leader added: "This victory must be a turning point, not just for our communities here in Brecon and Radnorshire, but for the whole country too.
"People are desperately crying out for a different kind of politics.
"There is no time for tribalism when our country is faced with a Boris Johnson government and the threat of a no-deal Brexit.
"My very first act as your MP when I arrive in Westminster will be to find Boris Johnson, wherever he’s hiding, and tell him loud and clear - stop playing with the futures of our communities and rule out a no-deal Brexit."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel