Hitchin and Harpenden have voted for Conservative Bim Afolami in the 2019 General Election, with the Liberal Democrats coming in second.

Herts Advertiser: Sam Collins, Liberal Democrat candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden. Picture: Sasha BakerSam Collins, Liberal Democrat candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden. Picture: Sasha Baker (Image: Archant)

Mr Afolami, who has been MP for Hitchin and Harpenden since the last General Election 2017, has retained his place in a constituency which has been held by the Conservatives since its formation in 1997.

Upon learning of his victory, Bim said: "This is such a demonstration of the strength of democracy. I want to thank the people of Hitchin and Harpenden for returning me again as their MP.

"The new Conservative majority government, as well as getting Brexit done, must deal with education, the NHS and the environment."

The full breakdown of results is as follows:

Herts Advertiser: Kay Tart, the Labour candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden. Picture: Sasha BakerKay Tart, the Labour candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden. Picture: Sasha Baker (Image: Archant)

Bim Afolami, Conservative - 27,719

Sam Collins, Liberal Democrat - 20,824

Sid Cordle, Christian People's Alliance -268

Peter Marshall, Advance Together -101

Herts Advertiser: Sid Cordle, the Christian People's Alliance candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden. Picture: Sasha BakerSid Cordle, the Christian People's Alliance candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden. Picture: Sasha Baker (Image: Archant)

Kay Tart, Labour - 9,959

Turnout: 77.48 per cent

In 2017, Bim Afolami won with 31,189 votes, with Labour candidate John Hayes coming in second with 19,158.

After the result, Sam Collins said: "We have successfully turned Hitchin and Harpenden into a marginal," and thanked his campaign team, and his fellow candidates for a "very civil" campaign.

Labour candidate Kay Tart, speaking before the result, said the party had fought a strong campaign and she was "hopeful of a positive result".

Christian People's Alliance candidate Sid Cordle said: "We're in it for the long term and we've got to gradually build support."

Mysteriously, Advance Together candidate Peter Marshall never made an appearance.