Independent candidate · stood 2024
Martin Costello.
Stood for Independent in Swindon 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 6th of 6 with 472 votes (1.1%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Alexander✓ elected | Lab | 21,676 | 48.4% |
| Robert Buckland | Con | 12,070 | 26.9% |
| Catherine Kosidowski | Ref | 6,194 | 13.8% |
| Roderick Hebden | Green | 2,539 | 5.7% |
| Matthew McCabe | LD | 1,843 | 4.1% |
| Martin Costello | Ind | 472 | 1.1% |
Majority 9,606 · 44,794 votes cast.
The seat now
Swindon South is represented by Heidi Alexander (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Swindon South →
Independent in 2024
Martin Costello was one of 459 Independent candidates at the 2024 General Election — 7 won their seats, 452 did not. See the Independent →