Lee Anderson Wins Ashfield for Reform UK with 17,062 Votes, 5,509 Majority

Jul 5, 2024, 01:22 AM

Lee Anderson has become Reform UK's first elected MP by winning the Ashfield seat in the 2024 General Election. Anderson, a former Conservative MP who defected to Reform UK, secured 17,062 votes, achieving a majority of 5,509 votes over Labour, which came in second place. The Conservative vote collapsed, with the party finishing fourth. Anderson celebrated the victory, calling Ashfield the 'capital of common sense' and expressing his desire to shape the future of the country. Reform UK's vote share rose by 38%, while the Conservative vote share dropped by 31%, marking a significant 34% swing to Reform.