The Conservatives have lost their seat in Banbury for the first time since the First World War as Labour take victory.

Labour's Sean Woodcock won the majority with 18,468 votes, making him the new MP of the Banbury constituency. 

Victoria Prentis has held the Conservative seat since 2015.

This time she came second with 15,212 votes. 

In the 2019 General Election Ms Prentis won 54.3 per cent of the vote with 34,148 votes, with the Labour candidate coming in second at 27.6 per cent.

The Conservatives have faced a total wipe-out across Oxfordshire this General Election.

In reaction to the results this morning (July 5), Ms Prentis told the Oxford Mail: “It’s clearly not been a great night for us at all, but we have got to wish the next government all the best."

READ MORE: General Election: Liberal Democrats win Henley and Thame 

When asked what this meant for her political career, she said: “I haven’t thought about that yet. I’m a lawyer so there’s lots of work I can do.

"I’ve been very involved in prosecuting and trying to make right legally some of the dreadful occurrences and war crimes that have been happening in Ukraine and I suspect I’ll remain involved in that.”

Ms Prentis went on to thank those within the constituency.

She said: “Thank you for voting for me for nine years. I’ve done my best to represent the constituency.

"I’m obviously not going anywhere, this is my home and I will do my best to serve in any way I can.”

Sean Woodcock, the new MP for the Banbury constituency, said in his winning speech: "Banbury is my home, and to be elected to represent you in parliament is the highest honour I could ask for.

READ MORE: Shock win for Lib Dems win Witney in general election

"I'm grateful to all those who voted for me, I will work so hard for you as your representative in Westminster."

MP Sean Woodcock (Image: Charlotte Coles)

After his speech he told the Oxford Mail: “I’m delighted obviously, I’m really pleased and privileged to be a member of parliament for the area I grew up in and live. It’s the greatest honour of my life.

“I’m going to work as hard as I can for each and every one of you, whether you voted for me or not, this changed Labour party is absolutely focused on fixing the problems facing Britain and I am fully committed to that in Banbury.”

Reform UK's Paul Topley, who came third with 6284 votes, said: “This is what I set out to achieve. I'm very pleased to have done that and to look around the country and see the results coming in.

"Reform have put in a very strong showing and I think we’re showing that the First Past The Post system is no longer fit for purpose, so that’s the next battle.

“It’s been a long campaign and I am very pleased with the way it has gone.”