RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has petitioned the Boundary Commission to revise its initial proposal to split the constituency.

The proposed changes would scrap Pendle and divide it into a Clitheroe and Colne constituency and a giant North Lancashire seat.

The Tories have proposed joining the Ribble Valley borough with the Hyndburn Council wards of Great Harwood, Rishton, Baxenden, Church and Oswaldtwistle

Mr Evans said: “Having looked at the comments people have made, it seems clear to me that the vast majority of people want to see the Ribble Valley stay largely as it is.”

The commission is now consulting on the plans.