Barnsley South — UK General Election Results
Barnsley South was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 4,748 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Barnsley South under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stephanie Peacock (Labour) | 16,399 | 46.7% | David White (Reform UK) | 4,748 (13.5 pts) | 46.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Peacock | Labour | 16,399 | 46.7% | Yes |
| David White | Reform UK | 11,651 | 33.2% | No |
| Suzanne Pearson | Conservative | 3,247 | 9.3% | No |
| Trevor Mayne | Green | 1,521 | 4.3% | No |
| Simon Clement-Jones | Liberal Democrat | 1,172 | 3.3% | No |
| Simon Biltcliffe | The Yorkshire Party | 716 | 2.0% | No |
| Terry Robinson | Socialist Labour | 227 | 0.6% | No |
| Maxine Spencer | English Democrats | 149 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Barnsley South has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Barnsley South in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Barnsley South in 2024 with 16,399 votes (46.7%), a majority of 4,748 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Barnsley South since 2024?
Since 2024, Barnsley South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Barnsley South?
The closest result on record for Barnsley South was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 4,748 votes (13.5 percentage points).