AN OXFORDSHIRE MP helped start construction at a new housing estate.

Witney MP Robert Courts was on hand at the fifty-home Marlborough Gardens development in North Leigh.

Mr Courts said: “I’m delighted to see much-needed, quality new homes being built in North Leigh, especially the affordable element for local people.

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“Bewley Homes has a reputation for building superb developments that stand the test of time, in terms of their character within their settings.

“I look forward to coming back and having a look around the show home when it opens next year.”

Andrew Brooks, managing director at Bewley Homes, added: “Robert was genuinely interested in building quality new homes in the area.”