Reform UK candidate · stood 2024
James Townley.
Stood for Reform UK in Westmorland and Lonsdale 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 3rd of 8 with 4,842 votes (9.8%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Farron✓ elected | LD | 31,061 | 62.7% |
| Matty Jackman | Con | 9,589 | 19.4% |
| James Townley | Ref | 4,842 | 9.8% |
| Pippa Smith | Lab | 2,306 | 4.7% |
| Phil Clayton | Green | 1,486 | 3.0% |
| John Studholme | Ind | 111 | 0.2% |
| Izzy Solabarrieta | — | 81 | 0.2% |
| Wendy Long | — | 57 | 0.1% |
Majority 21,472 · 49,533 votes cast.
The seat now
Westmorland and Lonsdale is represented by Tim Farron (LD), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Westmorland and Lonsdale →
Reform UK in 2024
James Townley was one of 608 Reform UK candidates at the 2024 General Election — 5 won their seats, 603 did not. See the Reform UK →