Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2015
Ben Gibson.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland at the 2015 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 4th of 5 with 1,564 votes (3.4%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Blenkinsop✓ elected | Lab | 19,193 | 42.0% |
| Will Goodhand | Con | 16,925 | 37.0% |
| Steve Turner | — | 6,935 | 15.2% |
| Ben Gibson | LD | 1,564 | 3.4% |
| Martin Brampton | Green | 1,060 | 2.3% |
Majority 2,268 · 45,677 votes cast.
The seat now
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland is represented by Tom Blenkinsop (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland →
Liberal Democrats in 2015
Ben Gibson was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2015 General Election — 8 won their seats, 623 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →