Former MP
Bim Afolami.
MP for Hitchin and Harpenden (2017–2024). We hold the full parliamentary record only for the current Parliament, so there is no voting record, speeches or written questions to show here — but here is their electoral history and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 6 with 14,958 votes (28.5%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Strathern✓ elected | Lab | 23,067 | 43.9% |
| Bim Afolami | Con | 14,958 | 28.5% |
| Charles Bunker | Ref | 6,760 | 12.9% |
| Chris Lucas | LD | 4,913 | 9.4% |
| Will Lavin | Green | 2,631 | 5.0% |
| Sid Cordle | — | 181 | 0.3% |
Majority 8,109 · 52,510 votes cast.
The seat now
Alistair Strathern (Lab) won the 2024 contest and still holds the seat.
See Alistair’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Hitchin →
Conservative and Unionist Party in 2024
Bim Afolami was one of 634 Conservative and Unionist Party candidates at the 2024 General Election — 121 won their seats, 513 did not. See the Conservative and Unionist Party →