However , the Liberal Democrats ' candidate , Brian Spencer , saw his party 's vote increase from 23 % in 2001 to 28 % .
In May 2005 , Woodward was re-elected in St Helens South receiving 54 % of the vote and his majority increased .
The Liberal Democrats ' candidate , Brian Spencer , saw Woodward 's party 's vote increase from 23 % in 2001 to 28 % .
In May 2005 , Woodward was re-elected in St Helens South receiving 54 % of the vote and his majority increased .