Conservative Theresa Villiers has held on to her seat in Chipping Barnet.

The incumbent MP, who has represented the constituency since 2005, received 25,759 votes.

Coming second was Labour’s Amy Trevethan, polled 18,103 votes.

After being announced the winner, Ms Villiers told the audience at Allianz Park: “It’s a tremendous honour. I’ll do everything I can to stand up for everyone.

“I’d like to thank the other candidates for running a constructive campaign. It’s a huge responsibility.

“I’ll pledge to campaign on all local issues, improve infrastructure, transport and champion the NHS.

“A Conservative government will support a brighter and better future for this country.”

Amy Trevethan thanked her fellow candidates for running a “fair” campaign while Green Party candidate AM Poppy, who won 2,501 votes, said she would not be standing again.

UKIP candidate Victor Kaye received 4,151 votes, Liberal Democrat Marisha Ray 2,381 and Mehdi Akhavan 118.

Next up is Finchley and Golders Green.