Tories and Labour fail to win a single seat in the South West

The transcript details the election results for the European Parliament in the Southwest region, held on May 23, 2019. It includes the number of valid votes cast for each party and individual candidate, the total number of rejected ballots, and the announcement of duly elected candidates. The results show the distribution of votes among various parties, including the Brexit Party, Liberal Democrats, and others, as well as independent candidates.

What is the primary role of the regional returning officer in the European parliamentary election?

• To campaign for a specific party

• To organize political debates

• To oversee the election process and announce results

• To vote on behalf of the region

Which party received the highest number of valid votes in the Southwest region?

• Conservative and Unionist Party

• The Brexit Party

• Liberal Democrats

• Labour Party

How many valid votes did the Green Party receive?

• 11,742

• 8,393

• 23,364

• 46,612

What was the total number of rejected ballot papers in the region?

• 9,544

• 8,100

• 3,383

• 7,550

Which of the following candidates was elected from the Liberal Democrats?

• Caroline Jane Bowden

• James Alexander Glancy

• Noreen Widdecombe

• Christina Sheila Jordan