Local elections show Lib Dems a serious challenger in rural areas, says Helen

Helen Morgan has congratulated her Lib Dem colleagues in Telford & Wrekin after they gained seats from the Conservatives in last week's council elections.

Helen said, "Last week’s local election results were nothing short of stunning across the country, and once again showed the Liberal Democrats are the only serious challenger to the Conservatives in rural areas.

“We gained twelve councils and over 400 seats, including Newport East and Admaston and Bratton, where formerly safe Conservative seats fell to local Lib Dem challengers.

“Whilst other parties only turn up at election time, our teams are out working hard and keeping in touch all year round. That makes an enormous difference to people.

“This all acts as more proof that in rural areas like Shropshire, the Liberal Democrats are back for good as the major electoral force that can beat the Conservatives and make change happen.”

Helen appeared on the BBC's Politics Midlands on Sunday, which can be watched online here.