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Ed Davey makes victory speech in Somerton and Frome

Wow! You know, I’m starting to really like by-elections… Chesham and Amersham. North Shropshire. Tiverton and Honiton. And now the brilliant Sarah Dyke, MP for Somerton and Frome! And with a 11,008 majority! Friends, what we have achieved here is nothing short of spectacular. I am delighted that Liberal Democrats are winning again in the old Liberal heartlands of the South West. Somerset Council last year, followed by Richard’s amazing win in Tiverton and Honiton. Then taking control of three more Devon councils this May. And now another historic by-election victory in Somerset. The trend was clear before. Now it’s beyond doubt: The Liberal Democrats are back in the West Country! It means a lot to me to be able to celebrate this victory with Lady Jane Ashdown. I know Paddy would have loved today. What I’ve heard here in Somerset and right across the country is that people are angry. Angry, that while they work hard and make big sacrifices to make ends meet – While they struggle to get a GP appointment, or to find a dentist for their kids – The Conservatives are so out of touch they don’t even seem to notice. They’re too busy clowning around in their own political circus to do anything to help. That’s why lifelong Conservative voters have turned to the Liberal Democrats in their thousands. And it’s why lifelong Labour voters have lent us their support to get the Conservatives out. It’s why people of all backgrounds and all walks of life are choosing the Liberal Democrats. Because we are listening to them, and fighting for the fair deal they deserve. Today the people of Somerton and Frome have sent a message loud and clear to this appalling Conservative Government. Ringmaster Rishi is out of touch, out of ideas and out of excuses. It’s time to end his shameful spectacle. It’s time for a General Election to end this Conservative circus. It’s time to get these clowns out of Number Ten.