Bethnal Green and Stepney — UK General Election Results
Bethnal Green and Stepney was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 1,689 votes over Independent. This page covers every general election in Bethnal Green and Stepney from 1983 to 2024.
Full Election History, 1983–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Peter Shore (Labour) | 15,740 | 51.0% | Stephen John Charters (Liberal) | 6,358 (20.6 pts) | 55.6% |
| 1987 | Peter Shore (Labour) | 15,490 | 48.2% | Jeremy Shaw (Liberal) | 5,284 (16.5 pts) | 57.6% |
| 1992 | Peter Shore (Labour) | 20,350 | 55.8% | Jeremy Shaw (Liberal Democrat) | 12,230 (33.6 pts) | 65.5% |
| 2024 | Rushanara Ali (Labour) | 15,896 | 34.1% | Ajmal Masroor (Independent) | 1,689 (3.6 pts) | 57.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shore | Labour | 15,740 | 51.0% | Yes |
| Stephen John Charters | Liberal | 9,382 | 30.4% | No |
| Demitri Argyropulo | Conservative | 4,323 | 14.0% | No |
| Victor Clark | National Front | 800 | 2.6% | No |
| John Rees | Communist | 243 | 0.8% | No |
| Brajendra Nath Chaudhuri | Independent | 214 | 0.7% | No |
| Peter John Mahoney | Independent | 36 | 0.1% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shore | Labour | 15,490 | 48.2% | Yes |
| Jeremy Shaw | Liberal | 10,206 | 31.8% | No |
| Olga Maitland | Conservative | 6,176 | 19.2% | No |
| Sarah Gasquoine | Communist | 232 | 0.7% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shore | Labour | 20,350 | 55.8% | Yes |
| Jeremy Shaw | Liberal Democrat | 8,120 | 22.3% | No |
| Jane Emmerson | Conservative | 6,507 | 17.9% | No |
| Richard Edmonds | BNP | 1,310 | 3.6% | No |
| Stanley Kelsey | Communist | 156 | 0.4% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushanara Ali | Labour | 15,896 | 34.1% | Yes |
| Ajmal Masroor | Independent | 14,207 | 30.5% | No |
| Phoebe Gill | Green | 6,391 | 13.7% | No |
| Rabina Khan | Liberal Democrat | 4,777 | 10.2% | No |
| Peter Sceats | Reform UK | 1,964 | 4.2% | No |
| Oscar Reaney | Conservative | 1,920 | 4.1% | No |
| Vanessa Hudson | Animal Welfare Party | 348 | 0.7% | No |
| Sham Uddin | Independent | 325 | 0.7% | No |
| Md Somon Ahmed | Independent | 315 | 0.7% | No |
| Reggie Adams | Independent | 271 | 0.6% | No |
| Jon Mabbutt | Social Democratic Party | 233 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Bethnal Green and Stepney has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bethnal Green and Stepney in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Bethnal Green and Stepney in 2024 with 15,896 votes (34.1%), a majority of 1,689 votes over Independent in second place.
Which parties have won Bethnal Green and Stepney since 1983?
Since 1983, Bethnal Green and Stepney has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Bethnal Green and Stepney?
The closest result on record for Bethnal Green and Stepney was 2024, when Labour beat Independent by just 1,689 votes (3.6 percentage points).