Independent candidate · stood 2017
Ruth Keating.
Stood for Independent in Oldham West and Royton 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 3rd of 5 with 1,899 votes (4.2%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim McMahon✓ elected | Lab | 29,846 | 65.2% |
| Christopher Glenny | Con | 12,648 | 27.6% |
| Ruth Keating | — | 1,899 | 4.2% |
| Garth Harkness | LD | 956 | 2.1% |
| Adam King | Green | 439 | 1.0% |
Majority 17,198 · 45,788 votes cast.
The seat now
Oldham West and Royton is represented by Jim McMahon (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Oldham West and Royton →