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Andrew RT Davies elected Tory Welsh assembly leader | |
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The Conservatives have chosen Andrew RT Davies as their leader in the Welsh assembly. | |
Mr Davies beat rival Nick Ramsay with 53.1% of the votes in a party election which had a 49% turnout. | |
He will head the Tories' 14-strong group and lead the opposition to the Labour Welsh Government. | |
The contest was called after former Tory group leader Nick Bourne lost his seat in May's assembly election. | |
Mr Ramsay won 46.7% of the vote. | |
Mr Davies paid tribute to both Mr Ramsay and Mr Bourne in his acceptance speech. | |
Welsh Secreatry Cheryl Gillan congratulated how both Andrew Davies and Nick Ramsay conducted their campaign. | |
'Weight of responsibility' | |
"This result marks the start of a new chapter for the Welsh Conservatives in the assembly and I look forward to working with Andrew in the years ahead," she said. | |
"I know he realises the weight of responsibility he carries in holding the Labour-led Welsh Government to account, and in ensuring it pursues the right course towards building a stronger economy, providing better services, and offering greater opportunities for everyone in Wales. | |
"There is much to be done. And by working with colleagues at Westminster, in Europe and in local government we can all ensure further success for our party in Wales." | |
The assembly's Liberal Democrat leader, Kirsty Williams, said: "I'd like to congratulate Andrew on his success on being elected leader of the Conservative group in the National Assembly. | |
"I look forward to working with him and other party leaders on furthering devolution for the people of Wales." | |