COULD I please thank all the residents of Preseli Pembrokeshire who voted for me in the Welsh General Election.

My result was extremely disappointing, as were all the results for Welsh Liberal Democrat candidates with the exception of Kirsty Williams in Brecon and Radnor.

As a candidate there is little that you can do when the tide is not flowing in your direction. I did however improve our share of the vote compared to the General Election from 1.7% to 5.88%, saving the deposit.

It was a delight meeting the thousands of people that I talked to over the last six weeks. Can I thank you all for your courtesy and good manners which all but a very small minority displayed.

Can I also publicly thank my team for their fantastic support.

I would also like to thank my fellow candidates and agents for the way they conducted themselves during the campaign.

Congratulations to Paul Davies and I wish him every success in standing up for Pembrokeshire in the Senedd.

As a county councillor I will continue to campaign for common sense, openness, transparency and good governance within our county.

BOB KILMISTER

Welsh Liberal Democrat candidate Preseli Pembrokeshire