2001 General Election Declarations

The transcript details the announcement of election results for the Kensington and Chelsea constituency held on June 7, 2001. It lists the number of votes each candidate received, with Michael Denzel Saybia Portillo declared the winner. The returning officer, Lawrence Anthony Hope, expresses gratitude to the staff, police, and others involved in the election process.

What was the total number of votes received by Michael Denzel Portillo?

Who thanked the returning officer and the staff involved in the election arrangements?