What British political party has held the Parliament seat for Maidstone and the Weald since at least 1997?
Helen Grant (politician): Helen Grant (born 28 September 1961) is a British Conservative Party politician. Helen Grant (politician):  She has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidstone and The Weald since 2010, when she succeeded Ann Widdecombe. Ann Widdecombe: Ann Noreen Widdecombe, {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (born 4 October 1947) is a former British Conservative Party politician. Ann Widdecombe:  She is a Privy Councillor and was the Member of Parliament for Maidstone from 1987 to 1997 and for Maidstone and The Weald from 1997 to 2010.
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