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Former home secretary Charles Clarke has lost his Norwich South seat to the Liberal Democrats. | Former home secretary Charles Clarke has lost his Norwich South seat to the Liberal Democrats. |
Mr Clarke, a critic of Prime Minister Gordon Brown, was beaten by Simon Wright by just 310 votes. | |
Mr Clarke, who was chief of staff to Labour leader Neil Kinnock between 1983 and 1992, was elected in 1997. | Mr Clarke, who was chief of staff to Labour leader Neil Kinnock between 1983 and 1992, was elected in 1997. |
Mr Wright, who secured 13,960 votes, used to be an agent to North Norfolk Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb. The Tories have held four seats in Norfolk. | |
In his acceptance speech, Mr Wright said: "I'm determined to represent Norwich South to the best of my ability. | |
"I will be open and honest about my expenses and I'll stand up for freedoms, for fairness and for social justice." | |
Mr Clarke said: "I've been very proud indeed to represent the fine city of Norwich over these last 13 years. | |
Liberal Democrat candidate Simon Wright and his leader Nick Clegg | Liberal Democrat candidate Simon Wright and his leader Nick Clegg |
"I believe under Labour tremendous things have been achieved with the economy of the city, the public services to the city and many, many other things." | |
The Conservative candidate Brandon Lewis won the seat from Labour's Tony Wright, who took the seat in 1997. | |
Mr Lewis took the seat with a majority of 4,276 on a 8.7% swing from Labour to the Conservatives. | Mr Lewis took the seat with a majority of 4,276 on a 8.7% swing from Labour to the Conservatives. |
Elizabeth Truss, who faced de-selection over her affair with Mark Field, MP for the City of Westminster, held South West Norfolk for the Conservatives. | |
She received 23,753 votes, with Liberal Democrat Stephen Gordon on 10,613 and Peter Smith of Labour taking third place with 9,119. | |
In North West Norfolk, Henry Bellingham was re-elected for the Conservatives with 25,916 votes. Liberal Democrat William Summers came second with 11,206, and Manish Sood - who during his campaign as Labour candidate described Gordon Brown as "the worst prime minister we have had in this country" - came third with 6,353. | |
Richard Bacon received 27,133 votes in South Norfolk, with Liberal Democrat Jacky Howe taking 16,193 and Labour's Mick Castle coming third with 7,252. | Richard Bacon received 27,133 votes in South Norfolk, with Liberal Democrat Jacky Howe taking 16,193 and Labour's Mick Castle coming third with 7,252. |
George Freeman held Mid Norfolk for the Conservatives with 25,123 votes, with Lib Dem David Newman second with 11,267. | George Freeman held Mid Norfolk for the Conservatives with 25,123 votes, with Lib Dem David Newman second with 11,267. |
Liberal Democrat Norman Lamb retained his Norfolk North seat for the Liberal Democrats, taking 27,554 votes. | Liberal Democrat Norman Lamb retained his Norfolk North seat for the Liberal Democrats, taking 27,554 votes. |
Conservative Trevor Ivory won 15,928 votes. | Conservative Trevor Ivory won 15,928 votes. |