Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2024
George Sykes.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Leeds South 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 5th of 8 with 1,340 votes (4.2%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Benn✓ elected | Lab | 17,117 | 54.0% |
| Ed Carlisle | Green | 5,838 | 18.4% |
| Karen Cooksley | Con | 4,172 | 13.2% |
| Daniel Whetstone | — | 1,874 | 5.9% |
| George Sykes | LD | 1,340 | 4.2% |
| Muhammad Azeem | WPB | 719 | 2.3% |
| Janet Bickerdike | — | 341 | 1.1% |
| Niko Omilana | Ind | 277 | 0.9% |
Majority 11,279 · 31,678 votes cast.
The seat now
Leeds South is represented by Hilary Benn (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Leeds South →
Liberal Democrats in 2024
George Sykes was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2024 General Election — 72 won their seats, 557 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →