New Eastleigh MP to take seat

The new Eastleigh MP will take his place at the House of Commons today. The Liberal Demoncrats held onto the seat in Thursday's by-election triggered by the resignation of disgraced Cabinet Minister Chris Huhne.

Eastleigh's new MP to take his seat in the Commons

Mike Thornton
The Liberal Democrat candidate Mike Thornton celebrates with his wife Peta Credit: PA

The new Eastleigh MP is expected to take his place at the House of Commons today. The Liberal Democrats held onto the seat in Thursday's by-election triggered by the resignation of disgraced Cabinet Minister Chris Huhne.

Local Councillor Mike Thornton took 32% of the votes with UKIP nudging the Conservatives into third.