Original sentence: Despite his success in the 1997 general election, and his increased majority in 2001 (from 4,799 to 5,613), the 2005 election saw Norris' lead over the Conservatives fall to 1,839.Due to boundary changes, which will apply at the next general election, Norris may find it hard to hold his seat in the newly formed 'North East Somerset' because of a Conservative resurgence (shown in the May 2007 bi-elections) and the addition of traditionally Tory 'hotspots' that were before part of the 'Bath' constituency.In total, Norris spent £172,733: £20,558 was spent on stationary and £ 22,110 was spent on "Additional costs Allowance"
Edited sentence: Despite his success in the 1997 general election, and his increased majority in 2001 (from 4,799 to 5,613), the 2005 election saw a huge blow to Norris' lead over the Conservatives (1,839).Due to boundary changes, which will apply at the next general election, Norris will find it hard to hold his seat in the newly formed 'North East Somerset' because of a Conservative resurgence (shown in the May 2007 bi-elections) and the addition of traditionally Tory 'hotspots' that were before part of the 'Bath' constituency.In total, Norris spent £172,733: £20,558 was spent on stationary and £ 22,110 was spent on "Additional costs Allowance"**