Independent unionist Alex Easton, who quit the DUP in 2021, triumphed in North Down at the fourth time of asking
A new MP fought back tears after recalling the death of his parents in a house fire, saying of his election to Parliament: "I hope I made you proud."
But his recent General Election success was tinged with sadness after his mother and father died in January 2023 following a blaze at a property in the Dellmount Park area of Bangor. Alec and Ann Easton, who were aged in their 80s, were treated for injuries but both died at the scene.
"Also the PSNI who tried to help me I so much appreciate you. And I also want to pay tribute to the Northern Ireland fire service who did everything in their power to help my mum and dad. I just want to let you know that I appreciate everything you've done for my family and I mean that from the bottom of my heart."
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