“I would like to thank every person in South Swindon who voted for me, and I am hugely looking forward to serving my constituents here, once again, for a record fourth term. I am delighted to receive more than 50% of the vote – a record result.
“Here in Swindon, we are going to crack on with the work of regenerating the local economy and our town centre, doubling the size of our great A&E at the Great Western Hospital, and levelling up schools spending to ensure every child in Swindon gets the start in life they deserve.
“My dedicated election campaigning team, headed by my agent, Alex Williams, has done an outstanding job both over the election period and beforehand, in all weathers, knocking tens of thousands of doors in South Swindon and getting my positive message out to voters.
“As Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, I hope to play my part in much-needed reforms nationally, which will ensure victims are put at the very centre of the criminal justice system.
“The nation has made a momentous decision in electing a majority Conservative government, of which I am delighted to be a member.
“We’re going to change Britain, we’re going to make this an even better country to live in and we’re going to unite this country.”
