Loughborough votes overwhelmingly for change in General Election

Loughborough residents have overwhelmingly voted for change, with Labour’s Jeevun Sandher being elected the town’s new MP. Mr Sandher will replace the Tories’ Jane Hunt, who had held the seat for the last five years.

The town hasn’t had a Labour MP since Andy Reed lost his seat in 2010. Loughborough was represented by Nicky Morgan from 2010 to 2019, with Jane Hunt succeeding her.

It’s been a sensational night for Labour across the country, with Labour sweeping to victory. Mr Sandher received 17,249 votes to beat the four other candidates, including Mrs Hunt, who came second with 12289 votes.

Mr Sandher said the result 'feels great', adding: "We’ve now crossed the threshold into government. There's a huge amount we have to do at this difficult time."

He added: "In 2019 [we had] our worst defeat in a century, and now the point where we can help change people’s lives."

Mrs Hunt said she was sad at the result, and that she had 'absolutely loved being the member of parliament for Loughborough'. She added that the national result was 'very difficult' because 'a fantastic amount of experience is going out the door tonight'.

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Andy McWilliam of Reform came third with 7,204 votes. Turnout was 61.54 per cent.

Results of the 2024 General Election in Loughborough:

Jane Hunt, Conservative - 12,289

Andy McWilliam, Reform UK - 7,204

Jeevun Sandher, Labour - 17,249

Ian Robert Sharpe, Liberal Democrats - 2,561

Hans Zollinger-Ball, Green Party - 2,956