Independent candidate · stood 2017
Mark Bell.
Stood for Independent in Gateshead 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 5 with 2,281 votes (5.4%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mearns✓ elected | Lab | 27,426 | 65.1% |
| Lauren Hankinson | Con | 10,076 | 23.9% |
| Mark Bell | — | 2,281 | 5.4% |
| Frank Hindle | LD | 1,709 | 4.1% |
| Andy Redfern | Green | 611 | 1.4% |
Majority 17,350 · 42,103 votes cast.
The seat now
Gateshead is represented by Ian Mearns (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Gateshead →