Two Dorset MPs projected to lose seats

Tom Lawrence
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Chris Loder and Richard Drax coulc be set to lose their seats <i>(Image: Chris Loder/ Richard Drax)</i>
Chris Loder and Richard Drax coulc be set to lose their seats (Image: Chris Loder/ Richard Drax)

DORSET could have two new MPs by tomorrow morning according to the exit poll.

South Dorset MP Richard Drax and West Dorset MP Chris Loder are projected to lose their seats..

The exit poll is predicting a Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservatives in West Dorset, with a 98 per cent likelihood.

The likelihood of the Conservatives holding the seat is just two per cent.

In South Dorset, the exit poll is predicting a Labour GAIN from the Conservatives with a 93 per cent likelihood.

A Conservative HOLD is five per cent likely. whilst a win for Reform is two per cent likely.

The results could see two new MPs elected if the polls are reflected in the votes.

Lloyd Hatton could become the next MP for South Dorset and Edward Morello would become West Dorset's next MP.

 

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