Alan Strickland has been elected as the first MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.

The Labour candidate won the seat with a total number of 18,394 votes.

There were 39,925 total applicable votes and a turnout of 55.29%.

Reform candidate John Grant came second with 9,555 votes, defeating the former Sedgefield Tory MP Paul Howell who received 8,195 votes. 

Newly-elected Alan Strickland said residents backing Labour support its manifesto for change. 

He said: “The people of our community and the people of our country have voted for change. For a government powered by public service, for a country where background is no barrier to success, for an NHS back on its feet, and for a country where there is genuine hope for the future. 

 

“That’s why my first priority will be fighting for a step change in the world-class jobs, apprenticeships, and opportunities starting with working hard to safeguard the 700 hi-tech jobs at Hitachi rail in Newton Aycliffe. 

“Over the last 14 years we’ve been neglected as an area. Promises made, promises broken. That’s why week after week at door after door people told me they will be voting for change.”

 

Full results for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

TRANSFORM - Brian Agar 264

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT - Anne-Marie Curry 1,491

REFORM - John Grant 9,555

CONSERVATIVE - Paul Howell 8,195

GREEN - Jack Hughes 1,701

LABOUR - Alan Strickland 18,394

WORKERS PARTY - Minhajul Suhon 246