Independent candidate · stood 2017
Derek Bennett.
Stood for Independent in Walsall South at the 2017 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 4 with 1,805 votes (4.1%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Vaz✓ elected | Lab | 25,286 | 57.4% |
| James Bird | Con | 16,394 | 37.2% |
| Derek Bennett | — | 1,805 | 4.1% |
| Anna Wellings Purvis | LD | 587 | 1.3% |
Majority 8,892 · 44,072 votes cast.
The seat now
Walsall South is represented by Valerie Vaz (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Walsall South →