Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2015
Edwin Simpson.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Wentworth and Dearne 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 1,135 votes (2.6%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Healey✓ elected | Lab | 24,571 | 56.9% |
| Mike Hookem | — | 10,733 | 24.9% |
| Michael Naughton | Con | 6,441 | 14.9% |
| Edwin Simpson | LD | 1,135 | 2.6% |
| Alan England | — | 309 | 0.7% |
Majority 13,838 · 43,189 votes cast.
The seat now
Wentworth and Dearne is represented by John Healey (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Wentworth and Dearne →
Liberal Democrats in 2015
Edwin Simpson was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2015 General Election — 8 won their seats, 623 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →