Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2017
Simon Waddington.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Erith and Thamesmead 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 4th of 7 with 750 votes (1.7%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Pearce✓ elected | Lab | 25,585 | 57.5% |
| Edward Baxter | Con | 15,571 | 35.0% |
| Ronie Johnson | — | 1,728 | 3.9% |
| Simon Waddington | LD | 750 | 1.7% |
| Claudine Letsae | Green | 507 | 1.1% |
| Temi Olodu | — | 243 | 0.6% |
| Doro Oddiri | Ind | 80 | 0.2% |
Majority 10,014 · 44,464 votes cast.
The seat now
Erith and Thamesmead is represented by Teresa Pearce (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Erith and Thamesmead →
Liberal Democrats in 2017
Simon Waddington was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2017 General Election — 12 won their seats, 617 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →