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So the results are in and you have popped over to this slice of cyberspace to find out what I think of the result in the by-election for the Camp Hill ward of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council last night.
There is a decent write up of the figures on the BNP election results blog.
| Labour Party | 670 | 47.1% |
| British National Party | 478 | 33.6% |
| Conservative Party | 275 | 19.3% |
339 postal votes were applied for with 205 of them being cast. Turnout was about a quarter of those eligible to vote.
The British National Party share of the vote is down 2.5% from 2008 when the seat was won whereas the Conservative vote share is down by nearly 10%.
Bearing in mind that this party hardly ever wins by-elections where our councillor has stood down I think that the vote share has stood up rather well. The Conservatives have reason for concern but that is their business. It is a shame that the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats or the Socialist Alliance candidates did not stand in this election. I believe that they stayed away (quite possibly by request) so that Labour could take a straight run at us.
I would like to thank the activists who helped throughout the campaign with leafleting and especially the canvassers. A special thank you to those who braved the hours in the cold on election day. Being a teller on a polling station is not the most glamorous pastime in December when it is cold and you would really rather be just about anywhere else. There is always a number cruncher in the background somewhere processing the numbers from the polling stations, at least this person stays in the warm. Whilst whipping in at least provides some exercise for the activists involved it is also one of the most crucial activities of the whole campaign. One kind soul drove the Truth Truck around for us playing Christmas carols as he went.
Many thanks to all involved.
Alwyn Deacon was an excellent candidate as I always knew he would be. On this occasion it was not to be. The thing now is to focus on the future and for the party to continue its good work locally.
As you read this if there is an election on in your area please contact someone from the group/branch and offer your services. There are plenty of jobs that need doing throughout an election.
There will be something for you to do!
