As a Newport girl, someone who was born and raised here, it has been an honour for me to contest the Newport West constituency at this General Election.

I am deeply grateful for the support I received from local people, many of whom came to help my campaign despite never having been involved in politics before. And although I did not poll enough votes to win this time, almost 4,000 more people here voted Conservative than did in 2015.

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me, everyone who gave me their time on the doorstep and everyone who took the time to read my leaflets, comment on Facebook posts and raise matters with me via email and letter.

I care passionately about securing a better future for my hometown and will continue to campaign on behalf of Newport residents.

To my family and to friends old and new in Newport West, thank you.

Angela Jones-Evans
Grantham Close
Cardiff