Conservative MP Chris Davies loses seat over expenses claims
There will be a by-election in Brecon and Radnorshire after a petition to recall Tory MP, Chris Davies, secured enough signatures.
Davies pleaded guilty in March to providing false or misleading information on allowances claims. He was fined £1,500 and ordered to carry out unpaid community service.
Almost 20% of voters in the constituency signed the petition calling for him to lose his seat.
The result was announced on Friday 21 June by Powys County Council, who confirmed the petition was successful.
There will now be a by-election in the area. Davies has confirmed he will stand again for his seat.
He could see opposition from joint Welsh Liberal Democrat and Plaid Cymru threat. The Lib Dems held the seat between 1997 and 2015 and could be aided by Plaid Cymru in order to help secure a People's Vote supporting member in the House of Commons.
Reacting to the result, Chris Davies said he was "naturally disappointed". He added his thanks to supporters and offered an apology to "all the people of Brecon and Radnorshire".
Labour called the recall result "another huge blow to Chris Davies" credibility to serve as a Member of Parliament' and said the Conservatives must call an immediate by-election.
Jane Dodds, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate in Brecon and Radnorshire said the result showed people want more from Westminster.