Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2024
Paul Edgeworth.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Houghton and Sunderland 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 4th of 5 with 2,290 votes (5.7%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson✓ elected | Lab | 18,837 | 47.0% |
| Sam Wood-Brass | Ref | 11,668 | 29.1% |
| Chris Burnicle | Con | 5,514 | 13.8% |
| Paul Edgeworth | LD | 2,290 | 5.7% |
| Richard Bradley | Green | 1,723 | 4.3% |
Majority 7,169 · 40,032 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 →
Liberal Democrats in 2024
Paul Edgeworth was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2024 General Election — 72 won their seats, 557 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →