Labour’s Daniel Zeichner has won a fourth consecutive term as Cambridge MP, with a total of 19,614 votes and says the ‘real work’ has only just begun.
Asked how he was feeling immediately after the results were announced, Mr Zeichner replied “absolutely thrilled obviously to be re-elected as the member of Parliament for Cambridge.
“But looking at the results around the country, it does look as if it’s likely to be a Labour government, and that is a very big change for me - my entire time in Parliament has been in opposition.
“This is a real thrill, the prospect of having a government that I can support and hopefully be part of.”
Mr Zeichner continued: “I very much hope that the chaos and instability that everyone has suffered from over the last few years is replaced by a period of calm and stability, because I think that would be the thing that would really help people get back on track.
“I’ve been struck by just how hard the cost of living crisis has hit so many people. The country can be much better than this, and I genuinely think that Keir Starmer can lead a much better government.”
Is the MP for Cambridge hoping for a cabinet position in a potential Labour government? “Well for tonight, I’m just very happy to be the member of Parliament for Cambridge,” he replied.
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“We’ll see what unfolds over the next few days, but the key thing is it will be a different government, it’s a change and it should give people cause for hope and optimism.”
Does victory, something Mr Zeichner is used to, feel more euphoric this time around? “It feels actually less euphoric and more that it’s a real responsibility,” he said, “because to be honest opposition all you’re doing is opposing.
“Now the responsibility falls to us.”
