Election result 2010

After a very full campaign, the moment of decision came and I was delighted to be elected to continue to work hard for all residents of North East Hertfordshire. It remains to be seen what the vote will mean nationally, but I hope that we can have decisive Government to tackle our country’s difficult position. The result was as below:

Name	Party	Votes	%	+/-
Oliver Heald	Conservative	26,995	53.5	5.5
Hugh Annand	Liberal Democrat	11,801	23.4	3.1
David Kirkman	Labour	8,291	16.4	-11.9
Majority		15,194	30.1
Turnout		50,425	69.8	3.2

 

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me, my campaign team including agent Andrew Young, my family and my wife Christine. Here is a photograph of all the candidates and one of my team:

General Election 2010 North East Herts candidates

 

General Election 2010 my team

The Final Push

Today in Bayford

Young Conservatives support Oliver

Market Day in Baldock

Campaigning in Watton-at-Stone

Yesterday I joined District Councillor Nigel Poulton to campaign in Watton-at-Stone where I met local farmer Mike Smith and butcher Reg Newman:

Taking the campaign to Buntingford, Barkway, Barley and Reed

Yesterday we were meeting voters in Buntingford, Barkway, Barley and Reed and the main subject raised was immigration and the need for a more efficient and effective system. Our Conservative policy of having a limit each year for non-EU immigration and a Border Police Force to enforce the rules is popular.

In Reed, a voter’s dog so liked us that he jumped in our campaign vehicle and refused to leave. Here is a photo:

A dog gets on board with the Conservatives in Reed!

Out and About in Royston

Out on the Campaign Trail in Royston

On the Campaign Trail in Walkern