Leigh and Atherton — UK General Election Results
Leigh and Atherton was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 8,881 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Leigh and Atherton under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jo Platt (Labour) | 19,971 | 48.5% | George Woodward (Reform UK) | 8,881 (21.6 pts) | 51.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Platt | Labour | 19,971 | 48.5% | Yes |
| George Woodward | Reform UK | 11,090 | 26.9% | No |
| Michael Winstanley | Conservative | 6,483 | 15.7% | No |
| Amelia Jones | Green | 1,653 | 4.0% | No |
| Stuart Thomas | Liberal Democrat | 1,597 | 3.9% | No |
| Craig Buckley | English Democrats | 376 | 0.9% | 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
Leigh and Atherton 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 Leigh and Atherton in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Leigh and Atherton in 2024 with 19,971 votes (48.5%), a majority of 8,881 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Leigh and Atherton since 2024?
Since 2024, Leigh and Atherton has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Leigh and Atherton?
The closest result on record for Leigh and Atherton was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 8,881 votes (21.6 percentage points).