Independent candidate · stood 2010
John Sumner.
Stood for Independent in St Helens South and Whiston 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 5th of 5 with 1,226 votes (2.7%).
The result in full · 2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward, Shaun✓ elected | Lab | 24,364 | 52.9% |
| Spencer, Brian | LD | 10,242 | 22.2% |
| Allen, Val | Con | 8,209 | 17.8% |
| Winstanley, James | — | 2,040 | 4.4% |
| Sumner, John | — | 1,226 | 2.7% |
Majority 14,122 · 46,081 votes cast.
The seat now
Shaun Woodward (Lab) won the 2010 contest. St Helens South and Whiston is now represented by Marie Rimmer (Lab).
See Marie’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore St Helens South and Whiston →