Reform UK candidate · stood 2024
Ruth Handyside.
Stood for Reform UK in Lewisham East 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 8 with 3,469 votes (8.5%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Daby✓ elected | Lab | 23,646 | 58.2% |
| Mike Herron | Green | 5,573 | 13.7% |
| Louise Brice | Con | 4,401 | 10.8% |
| Ruth Handyside | Ref | 3,469 | 8.5% |
| Callum Littlemore | LD | 2,471 | 6.1% |
| Steph Koffi | WPB | 577 | 1.4% |
| Maureen Martin | — | 404 | 1.0% |
| Richard Galloway | — | 96 | 0.2% |
Majority 18,073 · 40,637 votes cast.
The seat now
Lewisham East is represented by Janet Daby (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Lewisham East →
Reform UK in 2024
Ruth Handyside was one of 608 Reform UK candidates at the 2024 General Election — 5 won their seats, 603 did not. See the Reform UK →