Geoffrey Cox holds the seat

Given the block percentages of the online vote - it reflected the result in the end.

I just hope they do not appoint Ken Miles as the Returning Officer next time.

He is apparently related to Michael Miles and in his memory, the Counters had to go through a Yes or No Gong Round. Then before being allowed to count the votes they had to answer a General Knowledge Round before opening a box. This of course all took time. Particularly as one box contained a Star prize and another a Booby prize.

It is hoped that for the next General Election, Deal or No Deal will be played and the Ballot Boxes will be numbered. Each Counter selecting a box and the one with the most votes in will win. The Banker alias the Returning Officer will amuse himself by making the offers.

Anything to ensure that this Constituency returns the last result and to make it as boring as possible for the Electorate.

Congratulations to Geoffrey Cox who has won with 45.7 (25,230) per cent of the vote.

Adam Symons came in a close second with 40.3 per cent (22,273).