Independent candidate · stood 2017
Ray Blake.
Stood for Independent in Hitchin and Harpenden 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 6 with 629 votes (1.1%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bim Afolami✓ elected | Con | 31,189 | 53.1% |
| John Hayes | Lab | 19,158 | 32.6% |
| Hugh Annand | LD | 6,236 | 10.6% |
| Richard Cano | Green | 1,329 | 2.3% |
| Ray Blake | Ind | 629 | 1.1% |
| Sid Cordle | — | 242 | 0.4% |
Majority 12,031 · 58,783 votes cast.
The seat now
Hitchin and Harpenden is represented by Bim Afolami (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Hitchin and Harpenden →
Independent in 2017
Ray Blake was one of 187 Independent candidates at the 2017 General Election — 1 won their seats, 186 did not. See the Independent →