Uk Political Parties 2025 List. A total of 4,515 candidates stood for election to parliament in 2025, over a thousand more than in 2019 when 3,327 candidates stood. This insight looks at the independent and minor party candidates who stood in the 2025 election to see where and why they have had more success in 2025 than in 2019.
Theresa may’s ‘dementia tax ‘ announcement during her 2017 campaign didn’t work out well. Minor parties also increased their overall vote share in 2025.