=== Political career ===Ridley was first on the Respect list for the 2004 European Elections for the North East England region, but was not elected; Respect placed last with 1.1% of the vote.
===Political career===Ridley was first on the Respect list for the 2004 European Elections for the North East England region, but was not elected; Respect placed last with 1.1% of the vote.