"West Berks Lib Dems delighted over Tilehurst victory" - Brooks

12.00.00am GMT Thu 23rd Nov 2006

Councillor Jeff Brooks has extended congratulations on behalf of the West Berkshire Liberal Democrat Group to victorious Lib Dem candidate, Ricky Duveen, who stormed to victory in last week's Tilehurst by-election. The by-election was a Lib Dem held ward, and Ricky will now take up his seat on Reading Borough Council.

Councillor Brooks commented:

"This is a tremendous result, both for Ricky in Reading and all those who put in long hours supporting his campaign. On a much smaller turn out of voters, Ricky managed to increase the Liberal Democrat majority by 333. Not only this, but it is the last good indication of next May's election result - a ward just the other side of the West Berkshire/Reading border is recognising Lib Dem commitment, dedication and action. Well done, Ricky!"

Note to Editor:

The full by-election results are as follows:

Richard Karel Duveen - Liberal Democrats - 919

(commonly known as Ricky)

Jean Louis Pascual - The Roman Party - 21

Raymond Micheal Richens - The Labour Party - 317

Sandra Doreen Vickers - The Conservative Party - 586

Adrian Windisch - The Green Party - 79

2 Spoilt papers

27.8% turnout

6910 electorate