Independent candidate · stood 2017
Mark Hitchen.
Stood for Independent in St Helens South and Whiston 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 5 with 1,953 votes (3.7%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Rimmer✓ elected | Lab | 35,879 | 67.8% |
| Ed McRandal | Con | 11,536 | 21.8% |
| Brian Spencer | LD | 2,101 | 4.0% |
| Mark Hitchen | — | 1,953 | 3.7% |
| Jess Northey | Green | 1,417 | 2.7% |
Majority 24,343 · 52,886 votes cast.
The seat now
Marie Rimmer (Lab) won the 2017 contest and still holds the seat.
See Marie’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore St Helens South and Whiston →