FIONA Bruce has been re-elected as MP for Congleton.
Conservative Fiona Bruce won the seat with a safe 31,830 votes over second placed Labour candidate Sam Corcoran with 19,211 making a majority of 12,619.
There was a 73.45% turnout in the constituency, with Lib Dem Peter Hirst third with 2,902, Ukip Mark Davies fourth with 1289, and Green Party Alec Heath fifth with 999.
Fiona Bruce MP said: “It’s an absolute privilege to be re-elected as an MP for Congleton for a third time.
“Particularly for Middlewich, the completion of the bypass and opening of a railway station are my priorities.
“Not only will it bring huge benefits for the town, but it will also create more than 2,000 jobs in the area, which is vital to improving the quality of people's lives.
“I’ve improved my vote count, and there’s been a higher turnout, and for that I thank the people of the constituency.
"Nationally it's still to early to call."
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