TIVERTON and Honiton MP Neil Parish was on the winning team of the annual fund raising tug of war contest between members of the House of Commons and peers of the House of Lords.

The annual competition, held in Westminster on Tuesday June 3, aimed to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support who provide practical, medical and financial support for cancer sufferers and push for better cancer care.

The event was introduced by Speaker of the House of Commons, The Rt Hon John Bercow MP.

Various organizations, including the RAF and fire services also entered teams for the event.