Sensational By election results in Dunfermline
February 10, 2006 7:55 AM
Willie Rennie wins by election with amazing swing from all other parties. See menu on left.
Swing Labour to Lib Dems 16.2%
Swing Conservative to Lib Dems 9.1%
Swing SNP to Lib Dems 6.8%
Willie Rennie said tonight that:
"I would like to thank the people of Dunfermline and West Fife for the trust that they have shown in me personally - and in the Liberal Democrats.
"Tonight they have sent a powerful message to the Labour Government that will rock the foundations of Downing Street - both number 10 and number 11. It is time that Tony Blair and Gordon Brown both got that message.
"This is a sensational victory. The Liberal Democrats have shown that we are the clear challengers to Labour in their heartlands."
This was also David Cameron's first real electoral test as Conservative Party Leader. The drop in Conservative support was greater than the average drop that they have suffered since 1997.
Willie also thanked our three leadership contenders for their support.
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