I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all 7,557 people who voted for me to be their next MP during the recent election.

I felt very honoured that so many of you thought me worthy of the position.

The Liberal Democrat vote in Worcester increased by 35.5 per cent compared to 2001 - the only major party to show an increase.

Nationally, the Liberal Democrats had their best election for a generation and this trend is expected to continue as more people realise that the Lib Dems are the real alternative to Labour.

We look forward to the challenge of the next General Election.

Mary Dhonau,

Worcester