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Sensational Liberal Democrat victory in Bedford Mayoral elections

12.42.36am BST (GMT +0100) Sun 18th Oct 2009

Dave Hodgson with Town Bridge behind (photography: Christine McHugh)

Dave Hodgson, Mayor of Bedford

Local councillor and campaigner Dave Hodgson takes victory in the Mayoral elections.

Full time councillor and campaigner, Dave Hodgson has stormed to victory in the Mayoral elections that took place on 15 October in Bedford. Results were announced on today as follows:

Liberal Democrats - 13,352

Conservatives - 11,543

Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, has expressed his congratulations saying:

"This is a sensational victory for Dave Hodgson and I congratulate him and the Bedford Liberal Democrats for an outstanding campaign.

"By electing Dave Hodgson as Mayor the people of Bedford have put their trust in the Liberal Democrats to work hard on their behalf."

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