Gateshead Central and Whickham — UK General Election Results
Gateshead Central and Whickham was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 9,644 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Gateshead Central and Whickham under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mark Ferguson (Labour) | 18,245 | 45.4% | Damian Heslop (Reform UK) | 9,644 (24.0 pts) | 57.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Ferguson | Labour | 18,245 | 45.4% | Yes |
| Damian Heslop | Reform UK | 8,601 | 21.4% | No |
| Ron Beadle | Liberal Democrat | 4,987 | 12.4% | No |
| Nicholas Oliver | Conservative | 4,628 | 11.5% | No |
| Rachel Cabral | Green | 3,217 | 8.0% | No |
| Norman Hall | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 369 | 0.9% | No |
| Graham Steele | Save Us Now | 170 | 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
Gateshead Central and Whickham 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 Gateshead Central and Whickham in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Gateshead Central and Whickham in 2024 with 18,245 votes (45.4%), a majority of 9,644 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Gateshead Central and Whickham since 2024?
Since 2024, Gateshead Central and Whickham has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Gateshead Central and Whickham?
The closest result on record for Gateshead Central and Whickham was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 9,644 votes (24.0 percentage points).