'˜Britain now takes a new course' - Conservatives In chairman Nick Herbert puts brave face on result

This morning, he took to Twitter to thank his team and to fly the flag for Conservative unity.

“Disappointed by result but the people have spoken & Britain now takes a new course. Thank you to all who supported @ConservativesIN .. (1/2),” he Tweeted.

“I’m proud of our team & sorry we did not succeed - but now we come together with fellow Conservatives & help take our country forward. (2/2)”

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