Derbyshire Dales — UK General Election Results
Derbyshire Dales was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 350 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Derbyshire Dales from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Patrick McLoughlin (Conservative) | 24,378 | 52.1% | Joe Naitta (Liberal Democrat) | 13,866 (29.6 pts) | 74.0% |
| 2015 | Patrick McLoughlin (Conservative) | 24,805 | 52.4% | Andy Botham (Labour) | 14,044 (29.6 pts) | 74.8% |
| 2017 | Patrick McLoughlin (Conservative) | 29,744 | 60.0% | Andy Botham (Labour) | 14,327 (28.9 pts) | 77.2% |
| 2019 | Sarah Dines (Conservative) | 29,356 | 58.7% | Claire Raw (Labour) | 17,381 (34.8 pts) | 77.2% |
| 2024 | John Whitby (Labour) | 17,759 | 34.6% | Sarah Dines (Conservative) | 350 (0.7 pts) | 70.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick McLoughlin | Conservative | 24,378 | 52.1% | Yes |
| Joe Naitta | Liberal Democrat | 10,512 | 22.5% | No |
| Colin Swindell | Labour | 9,061 | 19.4% | No |
| Ian Guiver | UKIP | 1,779 | 3.8% | No |
| Josh Stockell | Green | 772 | 1.7% | No |
| Nick The Flying Brick Delves | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 228 | 0.5% | No |
| Amila Y'mech | Humanity | 50 | 0.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick McLoughlin | Conservative | 24,805 | 52.4% | Yes |
| Andy Botham | Labour | 10,761 | 22.7% | No |
| John Young | UKIP | 5,508 | 11.6% | No |
| Ben Fearn | Liberal Democrat | 3,965 | 8.4% | No |
| Ian Wood | Green | 2,173 | 4.6% | No |
| Amila Y'Mech | Humanity | 149 | 0.3% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick McLoughlin | Conservative | 29,744 | 60.0% | Yes |
| Andy Botham | Labour | 15,417 | 31.1% | No |
| Andrew Hollyer | Liberal Democrat | 3,126 | 6.3% | No |
| Matthew Buckler | Green | 1,002 | 2.0% | No |
| Robin Greenwood | Humanity | 282 | 0.6% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dines | Conservative | 29,356 | 58.7% | Yes |
| Claire Raw | Labour | 11,975 | 23.9% | No |
| Robert Court | Liberal Democrat | 6,627 | 13.2% | No |
| Matt Buckler | Green | 2,058 | 4.1% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whitby | Labour | 17,759 | 34.6% | Yes |
| Sarah Dines | Conservative | 17,409 | 34.0% | No |
| Edward Oakenfull | Reform UK | 7,728 | 15.1% | No |
| Robert Court | Liberal Democrat | 4,860 | 9.5% | No |
| Kelda Boothroyd | Green | 2,830 | 5.5% | No |
| Rachel Elnaugh-Love | Independent | 369 | 0.7% | No |
| Helen Wetherall | True & Fair Party | 317 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Derbyshire Dales has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Derbyshire Dales in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Derbyshire Dales in 2024 with 17,759 votes (34.6%), a majority of 350 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Derbyshire Dales since 2010?
Since 2010, Derbyshire Dales has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Derbyshire Dales?
The closest result on record for Derbyshire Dales was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 350 votes (0.7 percentage points).