Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2019
Ben Sims.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Leyton and Wanstead at the 2019 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 3rd of 6 with 4,666 votes (10.5%).
The result in full · 2019 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cryer✓ elected | Lab | 28,836 | 64.7% |
| Noshaba Khiljee | Con | 8,028 | 18.0% |
| Ben Sims | LD | 4,666 | 10.5% |
| Ashley Gunstock | Green | 1,805 | 4.0% |
| Zulf Jannaty | — | 785 | 1.8% |
| Henry Scott | Ind | 427 | 1.0% |
Majority 20,808 · 44,547 votes cast.
The seat now
Leyton and Wanstead is represented by John Cryer (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Leyton and Wanstead →
Liberal Democrats in 2019
Ben Sims was one of 611 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2019 General Election — 11 won their seats, 600 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →