Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2010
Bob Sheffield.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Rossendale and Darwen 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 3rd of 8 with 8,541 votes (18.1%).
The result in full · 2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry, Jake✓ elected | Con | 19,691 | 41.8% |
| Anderson, Janet | Lab | 15,198 | 32.3% |
| Sheffield, Bob | LD | 8,541 | 18.1% |
| Duthie, David | — | 1,617 | 3.4% |
| Bryan, Kevin | — | 1,062 | 2.3% |
| Johnson, Michael | — | 663 | 1.4% |
| Melia, Tony | — | 243 | 0.5% |
| Sivieri, Mike | Ind | 113 | 0.2% |
Majority 4,493 · 47,128 votes cast.
The seat now
Jake Berry (Con) won the 2010 contest. Rossendale and Darwen is now represented by Andy MacNae (Lab).
See Andy’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Rossendale and Darwen →
Liberal Democrats in 2010
Bob Sheffield was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2010 General Election — 57 won their seats, 574 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →