James Heappey holds on to Wells seat

By Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021

Local News

Local News by Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021

Add as Preferred Source

Conservative James Heappey is re-elected

Conservative James Heappey, who was the Prime Minister's Private Secretary, has won the Wells election. He won 33,33 votes, a total of 54.4 per cent of the vote, an increase over the last election of four per cent, putting the Liberal Democrat candidate Tessa Munt into second place with 23,345 votes. His majority is 9,991.The results came earlier than expected. Labour's Kama McKenzie won 4,034 votes, while Indendent

Dave Dobbs gained 373 votes and the Motherworld Party's Susie Quatermass had 207. The turnout was 72.9 per cent.

Download our Nub News App: - It’s FREE and available now
- Breaking news notifications
- Your Town in Your Pocket

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses. It is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL
is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses.
This connection is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!

Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience