Labour Party candidate Dr Simon Opher is the new MP for Stroud after he ousted Conservative Siobhan Baillie.
On a landslide night for the Labour Party, Dr Opher romped home with a hefty 25,607 votes to bring an end to Ms Baillie’s five-year reign, who claimed 14,219 votes. The result secured Labour a 11,388 majority.
A total of 55,452 ballot papers were counted with a 71 per cent turnout across the district.
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To raucous Labour cheers, Stroud District Council Acting Returning Officer Kathy O’Leary revealed the result at Stratford Park Leisure Centre sports hall at an earlier than anticipated 1.35am on Friday.- the 11th quickest result in the country.
Reform candidate Chris Lester finish third with 6,329. Other results: Pete Kennedy (Green) 5,729, George James (Lib Dem) 2,913, Saskia Whitfield (Independent) 261 and Jason Hughes (Volt)163.
Dr Opher and his team toasted the victory with a celebration at the Prince Albert.
More reaction to follow.
