'We need to reflect on what we lacked': Conservatives wins Bromley & Biggin Hill
With a majority in Bromley and Biggin Hill, Conservative Party member Peter Fortune will now serve as the new constituency's MP.
His victory came by just 300 votes after polling closed on July 4.
The total turnout for this election in Bromley and Biggin Hill was 46,971 votes, and Mr Fortune received 15,929 votes.
Mr Fortune MP said: “I am so proud of the people of Bromley.
“We need to reflect on what we lacked from a Conservative Party.”
Volunteers began counting the votes at 10pm yesterday (Thursday, July 4) when the polls closed.
Who were the candidates?
Conservative Party – Peter Fortune
Labour Party – Oana Olaru-Holmes
Liberal Democrats – Julie Ireland
Reform UK – Alan Cook
Green Party – Caroline Sandes
Climate Party – Karen Miller
A breakdown of the results:
Conservative Party – 15,929
Labour Party – 15,627
Liberal Democrats – 4,352
Reform UK – 8,203
Green Party – 2,583
Climate Party – 94