Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2010
Godfrey Newman.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Horsham at the 2010 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 2nd of 8 with 17,987 votes (32.2%).
The result in full · 2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude, Francis✓ elected | Con | 29,447 | 52.7% |
| Newman, Godfrey | LD | 17,987 | 32.2% |
| Skudder, Andrew | Lab | 4,189 | 7.5% |
| Aldridge, Harry | — | 2,839 | 5.1% |
| Fitter, Nick | Green | 570 | 1.0% |
| Lyon, Steve | Ind | 469 | 0.8% |
| Duggan, Jim | — | 253 | 0.5% |
| Kissach, Derek | Ind | 87 | 0.2% |
Majority 11,460 · 55,841 votes cast.
The seat now
Francis Maude (Con) won the 2010 contest. Horsham is now represented by John Milne (LD).
See John’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Horsham →
Liberal Democrats in 2010
Godfrey Newman was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2010 General Election — 57 won their seats, 574 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →