RESULT: Ann Keen loses Brentford and Isleworth (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

General Election 2010: Labour's Ann Keen loses Brentford and Isleworth

3:24am Friday 7th May 2010 in News By Ian Mason

Ann Keen has lost the Brentford and Isleworth seat to Mary Macleod.

Mrs Keen was unable to repeat the success of her husband Alan, who minutes earlier held on to power in Feltham and Heston.

Instead, Labour was ousted in the Brentford and Isleworth constituency by Conservative Ms Macleod.

Ms Macleod won the seat with 20,022 votes - Mrs Keen came a close second with 18,064.

Liberal Democrat Andrew Dakers finished third with 12,718 votes.

In a brief speech, given after the results were announced, Mrs Keen said: "It is, Mary, a privilege to be a member of Parliament.

"The work in this constituency is hard but it's incredibly rewarding.

"To the people that have voted for me over the 13 years we held this seat, I thank them for the privilege and I look forward to still being a part of this community.

"I wish you well Mary."

Mrs Keen was followed out of the room by TV crews and journalists following her defeat - but she refused to give any interviews.

Meanwhile, the victorious Ms Macleod was congratulated by jubilant supporters.

During her speech, she said: "This evening people in Brentford and Isleworth have voted for change and that change is for a new member of Parliament.

"I have the honour and privilege to be that new member."

Ms Macleod pledged to change "the way we do politics" and promised to help rebuild the economy - but warned the road ahead in Westminster would be "long and tough".

She added: "I give you my promise tonight that I will work tirelessly for each and every one of you whether you voted for me or not.

"Thank you for putting your trust in me, I will not let you down."

Afterwards, she told the Hounslow and Brentford Times: "It's great news. I am delighted to be the member of Parliament for Brentford and Isleworth - it's an honour and a privilege to be able to do that.

"My job is to work with the people in the community. It's about listening to them and making real change.

"We will try and make a real difference."

Mr Dakers offered his congratulations to Ms Macleod.

He said: "I think the country and the people of Hounslow are looking for real change.

"I am sure we will all be watching the coming weeks and days with real interest."

The only other candidate present when results were announced was Independent Teresa Vanneck-Surplice, who received 68 votes.

She said: "I am sorry not to be representing you. It's a great place around here but you cannot win everything can you?"

Brentford and Isleworth general election results

Aamir Javed Bhatti, The Christian Party - 210 votes

David Benedict Cunningham, English Democrats, "Putting England First!" - 230 votes

Andrew Stuart Dakers, Liberal Democrats - 12,718 votes

Jason David Hargreaves, UKIP - 863 votes

John Geoffrey Hunt, Green Party - 787 votes

Ann Keen, Labour Party - 18,064 votes

Mary Macleod, Conservative Party - 20,022 votes

Evangeline Pillai, Christian Peoples Alliance - 99 votes

Teresa Millicent Vanneck-Surplice, Independent - 68 votes

Paul Winnett, BNP - 704 votes