Dewsbury and Batley — UK General Election Results
Dewsbury and Batley was won by Independent at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 6,934 votes over Labour. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Dewsbury and Batley under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Iqbal Mohamed (Independent) | 15,641 | 41.1% | Heather Iqbal (Labour) | 6,934 (18.2 pts) | 53.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqbal Mohamed | Independent | 15,641 | 41.1% | Yes |
| Heather Iqbal | Labour | 8,707 | 22.9% | No |
| Johnathan Thackray | Reform UK | 6,152 | 16.2% | No |
| Lalit Suryawanshi | Conservative | 4,182 | 11.0% | No |
| Simon Cope | Green | 2,048 | 5.4% | No |
| John Rossington | Liberal Democrat | 1,340 | 3.5% | 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
Dewsbury and Batley has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dewsbury and Batley in the 2024 general election?
Independent won Dewsbury and Batley in 2024 with 15,641 votes (41.1%), a majority of 6,934 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Dewsbury and Batley since 2024?
Since 2024, Dewsbury and Batley has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Dewsbury and Batley?
The closest result on record for Dewsbury and Batley was 2024, when Independent beat Labour by just 6,934 votes (18.2 percentage points).