Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2024
Ryk Downes.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Leeds North West 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 7 with 5,641 votes (11.3%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie White✓ elected | Lab | 22,882 | 46.0% |
| Thomas Averre | Con | 10,986 | 22.1% |
| Jayne Bond | Ref | 5,935 | 11.9% |
| Ryk Downes | LD | 5,641 | 11.3% |
| Mick Bradley | Green | 3,231 | 6.5% |
| Bob Buxton | — | 1,024 | 2.1% |
| Kathy Bushell | — | 78 | 0.2% |
Majority 11,896 · 49,777 votes cast.
The seat now
Leeds North West is represented by Katie White (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Leeds North West →
Liberal Democrats in 2024
Ryk Downes was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2024 General Election — 72 won their seats, 557 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →