Reform UK candidate · stood 2024
David Dresser.
Stood for Reform UK in Leeds East 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 9 with 7,345 votes (18.6%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Burgon✓ elected | Lab | 18,610 | 47.3% |
| David Dresser | Ref | 7,345 | 18.6% |
| Sam Firth | Con | 6,898 | 17.5% |
| Jennifer Norman | Green | 3,506 | 8.9% |
| Tobie Abel | LD | 1,445 | 3.7% |
| David Hough | — | 664 | 1.7% |
| Catherine Dobson | — | 519 | 1.3% |
| Niko Omilana | Ind | 222 | 0.6% |
| Pete Young | Ind | 179 | 0.5% |
Majority 11,265 · 39,388 votes cast.
The seat now
Leeds East is represented by Richard Burgon (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Leeds East →
Reform UK in 2024
David Dresser was one of 608 Reform UK candidates at the 2024 General Election — 5 won their seats, 603 did not. See the Reform UK →