Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2015
Ben Gibson.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland at the 2015 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 5 with 1,564 votes (3.4%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Blenkinsop✓ elected | Lab | 19,193 | 42.0% |
| Will Goodhand | Con | 16,925 | 37.0% |
| Steve Turner | — | 6,935 | 15.2% |
| Ben Gibson | LD | 1,564 | 3.4% |
| Martin Brampton | Green | 1,060 | 2.3% |
Majority 2,268 · 45,677 votes cast.
The seat now
Tom Blenkinsop (Lab) won the 2015 contest. Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland is now represented by Luke Myer (Lab).
See Luke’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland →
Liberal Democrats in 2015
Ben Gibson was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2015 General Election — 8 won their seats, 623 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →