Independent candidate · stood 2024
Akhmed Yakoob.
Stood for Independent in Birmingham Ladywood at the 2024 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 6 with 12,137 votes (33.2%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabana Mahmood✓ elected | Lab | 15,558 | 42.5% |
| Akhmed Yakoob | Ind | 12,137 | 33.2% |
| Zoe Challenor | Green | 3,478 | 9.5% |
| Shaz Muzammil | Con | 2,218 | 6.1% |
| Lee Dargue | LD | 1,711 | 4.7% |
| Irene Yoong-Henery | Ref | 1,477 | 4.0% |
Majority 3,421 · 36,579 votes cast.
The seat now
Birmingham Ladywood is represented by Shabana Mahmood (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Birmingham Ladywood →
Independent in 2024
Akhmed Yakoob was one of 459 Independent candidates at the 2024 General Election — 7 won their seats, 452 did not. See the Independent →