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Main parties retain Devon seats | |
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There has been no change of parties in the first three election results announced in Devon. | |
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw held on to his seat for Labour in Exeter, but with a reduced majority. | |
Adrian Sanders was returned as the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, with an increased majority. | |
And in the constituency of East Devon, Hugo Swire retained his seat for the Conservatives with a very slightly reduced majority. | |
In his acceptance speech at the Corn Exchange in Exeter, Mr Bradshaw said it had been a "clean, positive and energetic campaign". | |
"We've all fought extremely hard - there's been more engagement than I can remember in any campaign," Mr Bradshaw said. | |
He thanked the people of Exeter for "putting their faith in me again" and said he would always fight for the city's interests. |