THE winner of a Kenton by-election says it is “fantastic” to return to Brent Council after months in the wilderness.

Suresh Kansagra will represent the ward for the Conservative Party after beating competition from Labour, Lib Dem, Green Party and one independent candidate in a poll on Thursday.

He said: “It's a fantastic feeling. I thoroughly enjoyed the campaign. It was a very good campaign with all the major parties.”

He added: “It was a tough fight but it was a fair fight most of the time.”