CONSERVATIVE David Morris was re-elected as MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale with an increased majority of 4,590.

He became 'David Cameron's majority of one' as he stormed to victory in what was considered as a key constituency for the Tories to win.

Mr Morris polled 19,691 votes - a 45.5 per cent share - and had a 4,590 majority over Labour's Amina Lone who polled 15,101 votes. 

The result defies the recent Lord Ashcroft poll which put Labour ahead with just a fortnight to go before polling day.

Ukip's Steven Ogden finished in third place with 5,358 votes while Matthew Severn narrowly missed out on retaining his deposit with 1,612 votes.

The Green Party's Phil Chandler finished fifth with 1,395 votes while the Independent Michael Dawson received 85 votes. The turnout of voters was 65 per cent. 

The vote change since 2010 saw the Conservatives gain four per cent; UKIP plus 8.1 per cent; the Greens plus 1.8 per cent; the Independents 0.2 per cent; Labour minus 4.6 per cent and Liberal Democrats down 9.6 per cent. 

David Morris said he was 'delighted' with his win and was looking forward to further improving Morecambe and Lunesdale over the next five years.

In his victory speech, Mr Morris MP said: "Five years ago I stood here and promised that I would transform the area and I have done that. 

"In the five years ahead there is a foundation to build on - the success of the community.

"It appears I'm the only member of parliament ever in history of this constituency to raise their majority. 

"To the people of Morecambe and Lunesdale, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for giving me another five years to be your servant - we will bring the sunshine back."