Shapps is biggest loser in Hertfordshire results

Labour Dominates In Hertfordshire, Leaving Shapps Trailing

Grant Shapps, who used to be the Defence Secretary, has been defeated in the Welwyn-Hatfield constituency.

Mariam Issimdar and Orla Moore

Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has been defeated in the Welwyn-Hatfield constituency in Hertfordshire.

Mr. Shapps, a well-known and experienced member of the cabinet and a long-serving MP, was defeated by the Labour party after serving as the constituency's MP for 19 years.

Addressing the individuals present at the electoral tally, the former member of parliament stated: "It is evident this evening that the United Kingdom will have a fresh administration come tomorrow."

Mr. Shapps stated that the public is tired of the party's constant political drama and that "people do not support parties that are divided."

He was defeated by Labour's Andrew Lewin, who managed to win the seat despite a previous majority of 10,733 votes.

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Labour's Chris Hinchliff has won the election in North East Hertfordshire, defeating the Conservatives and taking control of the area.

In the North East Hertfordshire constituency, Labour managed to win with a significant margin, defeating the Conservative party once again.

In 2019, Sir Oliver Heald won by a large margin of over 18,000 votes, but decided to step down after serving as a Member of Parliament in the region for more than 30 years.

The majority was significantly reduced when Labour's Chris Hinchliff won the seat with 18,358 votes, giving him a lead of 1,923 votes over the Conservatives who received 16,435 votes.

Reform UK has achieved third place, receiving a total of 8,462 votes.

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Sir Oliver Dowden keeps his position, but with a smaller lead.

Ex-deputy Prime Minister Sir Oliver Dowden expressed that it was a challenging night for the Conservative Party as their lead in Hertsmere dropped significantly from 21,313 to 7,992.

He stated that the Conservative Party should take a long time to think deeply about recent events.

Regarding his smaller number of votes, he spoke to the people who voted for him: "I have listened to your worries and I want to make sure you know that I appreciate them."

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Daisy Cooper keeps her position as the representative for St Albans for the Liberal Democrats.

In the meantime, Daisy Cooper, who is the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has successfully won the election to continue serving as the Member of Parliament for St Albans.

Her proportion of the vote went up from 27,610 in 2019 to 29,222.

Ms Cooper frequently appeared alongside party leader Sir Ed Davey during campaigns.

In an interview with the BBC, she said her party was feeling "humbled yet joyful", and added, "We have returned to the world of British politics".

Josh Dean, at just 24 years old, has become one of the youngest MPs for the Labour party by winning the seat in Hertford and Stortford.

Josh Dean, from the Labour Party, has achieved a significant victory tonight in Hertford and Stortford, making him one of the youngest MPs at the age of only 24.

He was born at QE2 Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, grew up in Hertford, currently resides in Ware, and works in the field of marketing. He is also pursuing a degree in politics. In the 2019 election, he achieved an impressive victory, overturning the Conservative's previous majority of 17,806 and securing a 4,748 vote lead over his Tory opponent.

Reform UK placed third, with the Greens following behind them in fourth.

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Labour's Alistair Strathern has now won the Hitchin seat, previously holding the Mid Bedfordshire seat.

Alistair Strathern took a risk by running in a new district, but it was a smart move. He used to be a Labour MP in Mid Bedfordshire, but now he has won the Hitchin seat from the Conservative party.

Mr. Strathern won the election with 22,067 votes, giving him a lead of 7,109 votes over his Conservative opponent, Bim Afolami, who received 14,958 votes.

Labour candidate David Taylor has won the Hemel Hempstead constituency from the Conservatives, who previously held the seat under Sir Mike Penning.

During his speech, Mr. Taylor mentioned that the voting results reflected a desire for something different.

The disorganization from the Tory party had a negative impact on the residents of Hemel, he further mentioned.

Labour plans to create a new beginning for our economy and politics, ensuring that they prioritize the needs of working people in our local communities and across the UK.

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Gagan Mohindra secures victory for the Conservative Party in South West Hertfordshire

Gagan Mohindra, a member of the Conservative party, was thrilled to have successfully defended his position as the representative for South West Hertfordshire.

He emerged victorious with 16,458 votes, showing growth from the previous year's 14,408 votes.

Sally Symington finished in the runner-up position with 12,002 votes, while Alex Sufit for Labour secured third place.

In the new areas of Harpenden and Berkhamsted, the Liberal Democrat Victoria Collins has made history as the first MP of East or South East Asian background, winning by a majority of 10,708 votes.

The number of people who came to vote was 75%, which is quite high compared to other areas in Beds, Herts, and Bucks.

This particular seat has been a focus for the Liberal Democrats ever since party leader Sir Ed Davey kicked off the local election campaign in April 2024.

Nigel Gardner, who is from the Conservative party, received 16,574 votes. Ms. Collins, from another party, got 27,282 votes. Reform party came in third place with 4,245 votes.

Matt Turmaine emerges victorious in the Watford election, securing the seat for the Labour party.

Matt Turmaine has secured victory for the Labour Party in Watford.

He won the seat from Conservative Dean Russell, receiving more than 35% of the votes.

Mr. Russell stated that democracy is democracy.

He claimed to have fulfilled all his promises in the last four and a half years.

I won't point fingers or make excuses, I'll accept responsibility for this.

No one was shocked when the post-war new town of Stevenage suddenly became predominantly socialist.

This seat is considered a bellwether, meaning it typically mirrors the overall voting trend of the country in general elections.

The change in the election results was significant, with the previous Conservative MP Stephen McPartland stepping down and the new Labour MP winning by a margin of 6,618 votes over Conservative candidate Alex Clarkson. This is a substantial swing considering McPartland had a majority of 8,562 votes.

Lewis Cocking, who is in charge of the Broxbourne Council, defeated Catherine Deakin from the Labour party to keep the seat for his party. He received 15,810 votes.

Ms Deakin received 12,952 votes, while Tom Holdsworth for Reform came in third place with 8,782 votes.

Sir Charles Walker was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Broxbourne for nearly two decades, winning by a large margin of 19,807 votes. However, he decided to step down before this election.

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