Independent candidate · stood 2017
Michael Wharton.
Stood for Independent in Pudsey 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 5th of 5 with 291 votes (0.5%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Andrew✓ elected | Con | 25,550 | 47.4% |
| Ian McCargo | Lab | 25,219 | 46.7% |
| Allen Nixon | LD | 1,761 | 3.3% |
| Bob Buxton | — | 1,138 | 2.1% |
| Michael Wharton | Ind | 291 | 0.5% |
Majority 331 · 53,959 votes cast.
The seat now
Pudsey is represented by Stuart Andrew (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Pudsey →
Independent in 2017
Michael Wharton was one of 187 Independent candidates at the 2017 General Election — 1 won their seats, 186 did not. See the Independent →