RUNCORN MP Graham Evans has completed his sixth consecutive London Marathon raising more than £2,000 for charity.

The Weaver Vale MP joined 40,000 runners on the gruelling 26.2 mile course on Sunday.

He was raising money for Muscular Dystrophy UK and the Army Benevolent Fund – The Soldiers' Charity.

Graham said: “I’m really pleased to have finished the marathon again. It’s a terrific event which raises millions for good causes and there is no greater feeling than running up the mall to the finish line hearing all the spectators cheering you on – a rarity for a politician!

“But it truly is an honour to help raise money for these very special causes.”

“I am also very proud of Mrs Evans who finished with a personal best for her second marathon. Next year I am sure she will be hot on my heels.”

Muscular Dystrophy UK, is a charity that brings together individuals, families and professionals to beat muscle-wasting conditions.

“I am supporting them in memory of my cousin who died of this dreadful disease on his 21st birthday,” said Graham.

The Army Benevolent Fund - The Soldiers’ Charity supports soldiers and veterans from the British Army, and their immediate families, in times of need.

It makes grants to individuals through Regiments and Corps, and supports a wide range of specialist charities that sustain the British Army family, both at home and around the world.

Graham said: “I am supporting them in memory of a family friend injured in Afghanistan.”