Antony Higginbotham has been returned as the Member of Parliament for Burnley in this year's General Election.
The result is the first time in 109 years that a Conservative has won in Burnley, giving a clear message that the town wants change.
Commenting on the result Antony said:
"This was a historic decision for Burnley and I know that a lot of people who came out and voted for me would not normally vote Conservative. In making this decision there is a clear message of wanting to see Brexit resolved so we can move on, and that's what I intend on doing.
I know that I have a big job to repay the trust put in me, but it is a job I am excited to start."
The results were as follows:
- Antony Higginbotham (Conservative): 15,720
- Julie Cooper (Labour): 14,368
- Gordon Birtwistle (Liberal Democrat): 3,501
- Stewart Scott (Brexit Party): 3,362
- Charlie Briggs (Burnley & Padiham Independents): 1,162
- Laura Fisk (Green): 739
- Karen Helsby-Entwistle (Independent): 132
Turnout was 60.73%.
