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
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