Conservatives hold Hinckley & Nuneaton seats

Friday, 13 December 2019 05:39

Dr Luke Evans is the new MP for Bosworth, taking over from David Tredinnick after 32 years of service in Hinckley and Bosworth. Marcus Jones MP holds in Nuneaton.

Marcus Jones has held the Nuneaton seat for the Conservative party with a majority of over 13,000 - up from the 4,000 in 2017.

He says the public have sent a clear message that they want the delays to Brexit to come to an end.

Dr Luke Evans is officially taking over Bosworth from David Tredinnick after 32 years. He held the seat for the Tories with a majority of over 26,000.

We asked him what his plans are now he's entering office.

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