Alicia Kearns MP has announced the winners of her fourth annual Christmas card competition.

Each year, the Rutland and Melton MP hosts a Christmas card competition welcoming entries from primary school children across her constituency.

This year's competition followed the theme 'Father Christmas' House' and received over 100 entries from across Rutland, Melton, the Vale and Harborough villages.

This 2023 overall winner was Marcus, who is in Year 4 at English Martyrs Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Runners up were Oscar in Year 5 from Swallowdale Primary School and Elsie in Year 4 from St Francis Primary School.

A special commendation was given to Pola in Year 4 from St Francis Primary School.

The winning design will be printed and sent out as Alicia's official Christmas card, with the runners up and special commendation designs also featured inside.

The winning design will be sent out by the Conservative MP this Christmas. Image credit: Alicia Kearns MP / Marcus.

Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton, said: "I've really enjoyed getting into the festive spirit judging this year's wonderful selection of designs. Thank you to all of you who took the time to pick up your pens and pencils to submit an entry.

"There were some incredibly creative interpretations of this year's theme which made my job choosing the winner an especially tough decision!"

Congratulations to those recognised by Ms Kearns and all who entered.

Merry Christmas!

Marcus with MP Alicia Kearns with the winning entry. Image credit: Alicia Kearns MP.