ELECTIONS: Marcus Fysh wants to be fresh voice for Somerset

NEW Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh has said it will be a huge honour to represent the constituency at Westminster.

Mr Fysh overhauled a Liberal Democrat majority of 13,036 gained by previous MP David Laws at the last election of 2010 to win by 5,313 – a swing of nearly 19,000.

The Conservative candidate, who in recent years has been serving in local government, paid tribute to his predecessor in his victory speech shortly after 6am this morning (Friday, May 8, 2015) at the Westland leisure complex in Yeovil.

PHOTO - TOP: Marcus Fysh makes his first speech as Yeovil MP this morning (Friday, May 8, 2015) at Westlands with his defeated predecessor David Laws in the background.

PHOTO - RIGHT: Marcus Fysh (right) is all smiles while David Laws (second left) is in thoughtful mood with UKIP candidate Simon Smedley (centre) as they listen to High Sheriff, Lucy Nelson, announce the Yeovil Constituency result.

He said Mr Laws had gained “universal acclaim” and had proved to be a “very good and efficient constituency MP.”

“There will be a lot of people who would like to thank him for what he has done for them,” said Mr Fysh.

The new Yeovil MP added: “I am proud to be a fresh voice that Somerset needs.”

He said he wanted to be a good local MP – be thoughtful and “listen and learn” from the people of Yeovil.

“I look forward to working with you,” he said.

Yeovil Constituency General Election Result: 1 Marcus Fysh (Conservative) 24,178; 2 David Laws (Liberal Democrat) 18,865; 3 Simon Smedley (UKIndependence Party) 7,646; 4 Sheena King (Labour) 4,053; 5 Emily McIvor (Green Party) 2,191.

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