WATCH: ‘People of Moygashel helped me win’, says new MP Tom Elliott

By Michael Devlin
Published 8th May 2015, 10:05 BST
Tom Elliott is surrounded by well wishers including Dungannon DUP councillor Frances Burton and Kim AshtonTom Elliott is surrounded by well wishers including Dungannon DUP councillor Frances Burton and Kim Ashton
Tom Elliott is surrounded by well wishers including Dungannon DUP councillor Frances Burton and Kim Ashton
The new MP for Fermanagh-South Tyrone, Tom Elliott of the UUP, has told his supporters that “the people of Moygashel” played an instrumental role in securing one of the most historic seats in UK politics.

With a majority of 530 votes, Elliott emerged the clear winner just before 5am this morning to jubilant scenes, with supporters including several local DUP councillors as well as the Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt, who said taking the seat was a “priority” for him.

Tom Elliott paid tribute to the “combined effort” of