I apologise for not writing until this evening (Saturday) but I have been catching up on sleep, dealing with literally hundreds of texts, e-mails and letters of congratulation whilst also keeping in-touch with the Parliamentary Party as the talks progress in London.

The result in Aberconwy was fantastic.  Despite the Plaid claims of being in pole position they came fourth and their so called ‘stronghold’ of the Valley gave me and the Conservatives a clear win.  It’s a pity that the media gave their claims so much publicity.  Labour performed slightly better than anticipated although I had said on numerous occasions since the New Year that they would be second but was ignored by commentators such as Betsan Powys from the BBC.

Mike Priestley campaigned and accepted the result like a gentleman and so did Ronnie Hughes.  Phil Edwards was also gracious on the night but I fail to understand why he and his agent Gareth Jones felt the need to issue so many personal attacks on me during the last week of the campaign.  Accusing an opponent of “lying” is not the behaviour of an honourable political campaign.  To do it on three separate leaflets was shameful.

However, it is clear that the most positive and hard working campaign team in Aberconwy won this election with a message of hope and a real faith in the people of Aberconwy.  For this positive campaign we received the support of a significant proportion of the electorate.  I thank each and every one who supported me and I say to all the people of Aberconwy that I am here to serve you all and I will do this to the utmost of my ability.

For the next few weeks my contact numbers will be the Conservative HQ in Aberconwy or my mobile number which is 07767 493750.  Once we have an office established the contact numbers will be published on-line.

Thank you all for your support and for everyone who contributed to the encouraging turnout of 67% here in Aberconwy.       

Guto

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