Independent candidate · stood 2017
Melvyn Jones.
Stood for Independent in Welwyn Hatfield 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 6th of 6 with 178 votes (0.3%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Shapps✓ elected | Con | 26,374 | 51.0% |
| Anawar Miah | Lab | 19,005 | 36.8% |
| Nigel Quinton | LD | 3,836 | 7.4% |
| Dean Milliken | — | 1,441 | 2.8% |
| Christianne Sayers | Green | 835 | 1.6% |
| Melvyn Jones | Ind | 178 | 0.3% |
Majority 7,369 · 51,669 votes cast.
The seat now
Grant Shapps (Con) won the 2017 contest. Welwyn Hatfield is now represented by Andrew Lewin (Lab).
See Andrew’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Welwyn Hatfield →
Independent in 2017
Melvyn Jones was one of 187 Independent candidates at the 2017 General Election — 1 won their seats, 186 did not. See the Independent →