Knowsley — UK General Election Results
Knowsley was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 18,319 votes over Reform UK. This page covers every general election in Knowsley from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | George Howarth (Labour) | 31,650 | 70.9% | Flo Clucas (Liberal Democrat) | 25,686 (57.5 pts) | 56.3% |
| 2015 | George Howarth (Labour) | 39,628 | 78.1% | Louise Bours (UKIP) | 34,655 (68.3 pts) | 64.4% |
| 2017 | George Howarth (Labour) | 47,351 | 85.3% | James Spencer (Conservative) | 42,214 (76.1 pts) | 67.9% |
| 2019 | George Howarth (Labour) | 44,374 | 80.8% | Rushi Millns (Conservative) | 39,942 (72.7 pts) | 65.5% |
| 2024 | Anneliese Midgley (Labour) | 24,243 | 67.3% | Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK) | 18,319 (50.8 pts) | 50.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 31,650 | 70.9% | Yes |
| Flo Clucas | Liberal Democrat | 5,964 | 13.4% | No |
| David Dunne | Conservative | 4,004 | 9.0% | No |
| Steven Greenhalgh | BNP | 1,895 | 4.2% | No |
| Anthony Rundle | UKIP | 1,145 | 2.6% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 39,628 | 78.1% | Yes |
| Louise Bours | UKIP | 4,973 | 9.8% | No |
| Alice Bramall | Conservative | 3,367 | 6.6% | No |
| Carl Cashman | Liberal Democrat | 1,490 | 2.9% | No |
| Vikki Gregorich | Green | 1,270 | 2.5% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 47,351 | 85.3% | Yes |
| James Spencer | Conservative | 5,137 | 9.3% | No |
| Neil Miney | UKIP | 1,285 | 2.3% | No |
| Carl Cashman | Liberal Democrat | 1,189 | 2.1% | No |
| Steve Baines | Green | 521 | 0.9% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 44,374 | 80.8% | Yes |
| Rushi Millns | Conservative | 4,432 | 8.1% | No |
| Tim McCullough | Brexit Party | 3,348 | 6.1% | No |
| Paul Woodruff | Green | 1,262 | 2.3% | No |
| Joe Slupsky | Liberal Democrat | 1,117 | 2.0% | No |
| Ray Catesby | Liberal | 405 | 0.7% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anneliese Midgley | Labour | 24,243 | 67.3% | Yes |
| Alexander Hitchmough | Reform UK | 5,924 | 16.4% | No |
| Graham Wickens | Green | 2,772 | 7.7% | No |
| Sherrie McDaid | Conservative | 1,496 | 4.2% | No |
| Kate Tipton | Liberal Democrat | 1,232 | 3.4% | No |
| Graham Padden | Workers Party of Britain | 245 | 0.7% | No |
| Patricia Jameson | Social Democratic Party | 135 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Knowsley 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 Knowsley in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Knowsley in 2024 with 24,243 votes (67.3%), a majority of 18,319 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Knowsley since 2010?
Since 2010, Knowsley has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Knowsley?
The closest result on record for Knowsley was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 18,319 votes (50.8 percentage points).