By Adenike Lucas

A solicitor who stood for the Labour party in Peterborough has gained the seat from the Conservatives.

Fiona Onasanya, a British Nigerian beat Stewart Jackson. She received 48.1 per cent of the vote compared to Mr Jackson’s 46.8 per cent.

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In a tweet, Ms Onasanya said: “The victory is not mine alone, it is and will be for all of you regardless of politics.”