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# Watch the moment Conservative MP snubs Lib Dem rival in row over Lichfield General Election campaign comments
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/conservative-mp-snubs-lib-dem-rival-in-row-over-lichfield-general-election-campaign-comments/
- Published: 2019-12-13T09:30:37.000Z
- Updated: 2019-12-13T09:34:35.000Z
- Description: The General Election war of words between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats in Lichfield continued even after the results had been announced.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: GE2019, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

The General Election war of words between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats in Lichfield continued even after the results had been announced.

[Michael Fabricant retained the seat for the Tories](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/general-election-results-see-conservatives-hold-lichfield-and-burntwood-as-michael-fabricant-wins-again/) and extended his majority to more than 23,000.

But part of the campaign had seen him criticise what [he branded as “appalling” comments](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/conservative-candidate-blasts-appalling-remarks-on-lib-dem-general-election-leaflet/) in campaign literature from Lib Dem rival Cllr Paul Ray.

The long-standing Conservative MP was called “daft, rude and a caricature” in the Liberal Democrat leaflet.

But any hope of burying the hatchet disappeared as Mr Fabricant thanked all of his election rivals in Lichfield and Burntwood for fighting a fair campaign – with the notable exception of Cllr Ray:

> “I’d like to give thanks to thank the candidates from the Labour Party and the Green Party, as well as the independent candidate for such a fair fight which was gentile, decent and they were not personal in their approach.  
>  
> “It shows that being nice doesn’t lose votes.”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant’s General Election victory speech

Mr Fabricant then went on to shake the hands of each of his rivals on the stage – with the notable exception of the Lib Dem candidate.

And as the representatives left the announcement area, Cllr Ray approached the Conservative victor – but no handshake was forthcoming after an awkward exchange.

Michael Fabricant snubs his Lib Dem rival after comments made about him

Mr Fabricant admitted to *Lichfield Live* that he had been concerned the personal attacks may have an impact on the overall outcome of the vote.

> “I thought the campaign was a little unpleasant in places and I wondered whether that would affect the result.  
>  
> “But apparently not.”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant

*Full General Election results for the Lichfield consitituency:*

- *Michael Fabricant (Conservatives) – 34,844*
- *John Madden (Independent) – 568*
- *Andrea Muckley (Green Party) – 1,743*
- *Paul Ray (Lib Dems) – 5,632*
- *Dave Robertson (Labour) – 11,206*