Independent candidate · stood 2017
Mick Watson.
Stood for Independent in Houghton and Sunderland South 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 6th of 6 with 479 votes (1.1%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson✓ elected | Lab | 24,665 | 59.5% |
| Paul Howell | Con | 12,324 | 29.7% |
| Michael Joyce | — | 2,379 | 5.7% |
| Paul Edgeworth | LD | 908 | 2.2% |
| Richard Bradley | Green | 725 | 1.8% |
| Mick Watson | Ind | 479 | 1.1% |
Majority 12,341 · 41,480 votes cast.
The seat now
Houghton and Sunderland South is represented by Bridget Phillipson (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Houghton and Sunderland South →
Independent in 2017
Mick Watson was one of 187 Independent candidates at the 2017 General Election — 1 won their seats, 186 did not. See the Independent →