Houghton and Sunderland South — UK General Election Results
Houghton and Sunderland South was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 7,169 votes over Reform UK. This page covers every general election in Houghton and Sunderland South from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bridget Phillipson (Labour) | 19,137 | 50.3% | Robert Oliver (Conservative) | 10,990 (28.9 pts) | 55.7% |
| 2015 | Bridget Phillipson (Labour) | 21,218 | 55.1% | Richard Elvin (UKIP) | 12,938 (33.6 pts) | 56.6% |
| 2017 | Bridget Phillipson (Labour) | 24,665 | 59.5% | Paul Howell (Conservative) | 12,341 (29.8 pts) | 61.0% |
| 2019 | Bridget Phillipson (Labour) | 16,210 | 40.7% | Christopher Howarth (Conservative) | 3,115 (7.8 pts) | 58.0% |
| 2024 | Bridget Phillipson (Labour) | 18,837 | 47.1% | Sam Woods-Brass (Reform UK) | 7,169 (17.9 pts) | 51.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 19,137 | 50.3% | Yes |
| Robert Oliver | Conservative | 8,147 | 21.4% | No |
| Chris Boyle | Liberal Democrat | 5,292 | 13.9% | No |
| Colin Wakefield | Independent | 2,462 | 6.5% | No |
| Karen Allen | BNP | 1,961 | 5.2% | No |
| Richard Elvin | UKIP | 1,022 | 2.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 21,218 | 55.1% | Yes |
| Richard Elvin | UKIP | 8,280 | 21.5% | No |
| Stewart Hay | Conservative | 7,105 | 18.5% | No |
| Alan Robinson | Green | 1,095 | 2.8% | No |
| Jim Murray | Liberal Democrat | 791 | 2.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 24,665 | 59.5% | Yes |
| Paul Howell | Conservative | 12,324 | 29.7% | No |
| Michael Joyce | UKIP | 2,379 | 5.7% | No |
| Paul Edgeworth | Liberal Democrat | 908 | 2.2% | No |
| Richard Bradley | Green | 725 | 1.7% | No |
| Mick Watson | Independent | 479 | 1.2% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 16,210 | 40.7% | Yes |
| Christopher Howarth | Conservative | 13,095 | 32.9% | No |
| Kevin Yuill | Brexit Party | 6,165 | 15.5% | No |
| Paul Edgeworth | Liberal Democrat | 2,319 | 5.8% | No |
| Richard Bradley | Green | 1,125 | 2.8% | No |
| Richard Elvin | UKIP | 897 | 2.3% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 18,837 | 47.1% | Yes |
| Sam Woods-Brass | Reform UK | 11,668 | 29.1% | No |
| Chris Burnicle | Conservative | 5,514 | 13.8% | No |
| Paul Edgeworth | Liberal Democrat | 2,290 | 5.7% | No |
| Richard Bradley | Green | 1,723 | 4.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Houghton and Sunderland South has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Houghton and Sunderland South in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Houghton and Sunderland South in 2024 with 18,837 votes (47.1%), a majority of 7,169 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Houghton and Sunderland South since 2010?
Since 2010, Houghton and Sunderland South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Houghton and Sunderland South?
The closest result on record for Houghton and Sunderland South was 2019, when Labour beat Conservative by just 3,115 votes (7.8 percentage points).