BANBURY MP Tony Baldry geared up for his election victory by drinking a beer called “Bye, Bye Brown”.

The Conservative candidate, who has held the seat since 1983, romped home with a clear victory by gaining 29,703 votes and almost 53 per cent of the vote.

David Rundle, standing for the Liberal Democrats, beat Labour’s Les Sibley into third place by receiving 11,476 votes to Mr Sibley’s 10,773.

Next was UKIP’s David Fairweather with 2,806 votes.

Green hopeful Alastair White won 959 votes, while Independent candidate Roseanne Edwards was backed by 524 people.

All candidates had to wait to learn their fate.

The result was predicted to be known for 3am, then 4am, before finally arriving at 5am.

Mr Baldry said he spent the early part of the evening sampling a small amount of ale, a Hook Norton election beer aptly named ‘Bye, Bye Brown’.

He said: "One half of it was enough but nevertheless it was a drink I enjoyed very, very much."

Mr Baldy said now he had been re-elected he was keen to get back to the unfinished business in his constituency.

He said: "As soon as I get back to Westminster I shall contact the speaker’s office as soon as I’m able to see when I can bring forward issues from my constituency for debate.

"And Les and I will continue to work together on important local issues.

"I will continue to fight for the future of medical services, making sure we keep the Horton General Hospital and ensuring the Bicester Community Hospital actually gets built.

"Other issues I will address are the community’s concerns over the proposed high speed rail link through the area."

He added: "This is going to be a very challenging time for any MP and we are in very challenging circumstances, but what the country needs, we hope we can deliver."

Earlier in the evening a relaxed and confident Mr Baldry had treated the assembled crowds to some newly honed dance moves with Independent candidate, Banbury journalist Ms Edwards.

The pair are preparing to take part in Banbury's answer to Strictly Come Dancing next weekend, in aid of Dogs for the Disabled.

They showed off their tango and salsa to everyone assembled in the sports hall of the Spiceball Leisure Centre, where the count took place.

Mr Baldry said he would celebrate his win by having a pint at the first Bloxham Festival today and by perfecting his dance moves ahead of the charity show.

His wife Pippa added: "And some sleep!"

Labour’s Mr Sibley, the first candidate to arrive at the Spiceball Leisure Centre, was unavailable for comment after he was also the first to leave following the announcement he had been beaten into third place.

The constituency turnout was 66.8 per cent, compared to 64 per cent in 2005, and the postal vote turnout was 84.3 per cent.

But Mr Rundle said turnout was disappointing.

He said: "The turnout appears to have stayed rather static, and you have to question whether people assumed it was a safe seat and this had some effect."