Independent candidate · stood 2015
John Blackie.
Stood for Independent in Richmond (Yorks) 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 5th of 7 with 3,348 votes (6.2%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi Sunak✓ elected | Con | 27,744 | 51.4% |
| Matthew Cooke | — | 8,194 | 15.2% |
| Mike Hill | Lab | 7,124 | 13.2% |
| John Harris | LD | 3,465 | 6.4% |
| John Blackie | Ind | 3,348 | 6.2% |
| Leslie Rowe | Green | 2,313 | 4.3% |
| Robin Scott | Ind | 1,811 | 3.4% |
Majority 19,550 · 53,999 votes cast.
The seat now
Richmond (Yorks) is represented by Rishi Sunak (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Richmond (Yorks) →
Independent in 2015
John Blackie was one of 173 Independent candidates at the 2015 General Election — 1 won their seats, 172 did not. See the Independent →