Switch to an accessible version of this website which is easier to read. (requires cookies)

The general election 2005 - just the beginning...

May 20, 2005 9:25 PM

Liberal Democrats in North Thanet look back with some encouragement on the general election result. While still finishing third, candidate Mark Barnard increased the vote from 4603 to 6279 - and our share of of the vote from 11% to 14,4% - enough to be a useful springboard for next time, considering it was achieved on very limited manpower resources.

This is coupled with a respectable performance, especially in Herne Bay, in the KCC elections - and the Canterbury CC West Bay by-election.

Our candidates at all these levels are most appreciative of their levels of support; but keen to work with you to increase these for next time. With the momentum from a national campaign where we won much of the argument and strengthened our credibility as the real alternative, this we can achieve together.

With the next general election likely to be fought on different boundaries, we shall have to see what the real prospects for Lib Dems are. But victory - especially in a new constituency including some of our present one - is certainly not impossible.

Please contacts us at info@north-thanetlibdems.org.uk if you'd like to be involved. The campaign must start now.

What would you like to do next?

  • Subscribe for updates

    Read updates from this website in your desktop or online news reader

    • On a news reader website

      •  
      •  
      •  

      In a desktop news reader or a website not listed above

      •  
    • Example monthly digest email
      •  
      •  
      •  
    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Join our email list

    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Follow the party's activity on...

  • Share this page

    Share this page on another website

    Link to this page

    On websites and printed material:
    north-thanetlibdems.org.uk/en/article/2005/083521/the-general-election-2005-just-the-beginning
    In text messages, Twitter, or reading over the phone:
    hernebaylibdems.org.uk/a13C0

    Email this page to a friend


    • Generate different image
  • Help out or donate

    Help out in your local area

      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image
  • Tell us what you think

    Send us your views

    • If you choose to join our email list, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us. You do not need to join our email list to complete this form.


    • Generate different image