MP recovering after spinal surgery

Dr Luke Evans said he went under the knife a fortnight ago

A Leicestershire MP has said he is recovering well after undergoing spinal surgery.

Dr Luke Evans, Conservative MP for Hinckley & Bosworth, issued a statement to explain why he has been wearing a medical collar.

He said he underwent an operation for a slipped disc in his neck two weeks ago, but will attend the party conference in Birmingham - which runs until Wednesday.

He will also return to parliamentary duties while continuing to wear the collar.

In an update on X, he said: "I know some of you may have seen me out and about with a soft collar on and wondered what's going on.

"I am doing well and will be out and about at Party Conference over the next couple of days and in Parliament, but will have 'the cone of shame' for a few more weeks!"

The Conservative MP said the "cone of shame" would remain for the time being

He added: "Thank you to all the staff that looked after me so well."

Dr Evans has been MP for the area since 2019, and is currently shadow minister for culture, media and sport.