Hambleton voters choose Brexit Party at European elections

Voters in Hambleton came out in support of the Brexit Party at this week’s European Parliament elections.

The party received almost twice as many votes (10,615) as its nearest rival, the Liberal Democrats (5,389).

The Conservative Party (4,197) was pushed into third in the district, while Labour (1,410) received fewer votes than the Green Party (3,599) and the Yorkshire Party (1,511).

In total 13,365 people cast their vote, meaning the turnout was 36.29 per cent.

Here is the breakdown of votes made in Hambleton:

  • The Brexit Party 10,615
  • Liberal Democrats 5,389
  • Conservative and Unionist Party 4,197
  • Green Party 3,599
  • The Yorkshire Party 1,511
  • Labour Party 1,410
  • UK Independence Party (UKIP) 1,035
  • Change UK – The Independent Group 892
  • English Democrats 232

The votes cast in Hambleton were added with others from across Yorkshire and the Humber.

The outcome is that the region will be represented by three Brexit Party MEPS, one of Labour, one Lib Dem and one Green.

They are:

  • Brexit Party – John Longworth, Lucy Elizabeth Harris and Jake Pugh
  • Labour – Richard Corbett
  • Liberal Democrats – Shaffaq Mohammed
  • Green Party – Magid Magid

 

 

 

 

 

 

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