Church Street's residents elect their first ever Conservative Councillor

Conservatives in Westminster North have today seen the election of their candidate, Mehfuz Ahmed, in the Church Street Council By-Election.

Church Street has been a Labour stronghold since its creation in 1964 – local residents have never before been represented by a Conservative Councillor.

Mehfuz Ahmed's victory is even more significant given Church Street's location – it is one of ten electoral wards, and one of only four Labour wards, in the newly redrawn, marginal constituency of Westminster North. 

Westminster North will be a key target seat at the next general election. The outcome in Church Street bodes well for Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Joanne Cash and is further evidence of the tidal support behind David Cameron and the Conservative Party.

Joanne Cash, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Westminster North explained:

"This result is momentous. It is a clear message to Gordon Brown and the Labour Party that our residents have had enough.

Mehfuz Ahmed will make an excellent Councillor – he embodies the positive spirit of the Conservative party and our campaign in Westminster North.

We work for the right to represent our constituents. People are realising that if they want to improve their lives, it is the Conservative Party that will provide the opportunities to do so."   

Westminster's newest Conservative councillor, Mehfuz Ahmed, agreed,

"Many people who have never voted Conservative before have put their faith in me.

I will repay their trust by working hard to ensure that the residents; views are heard and to make Church Street a safer and better place for us all."