Lewisham West and Penge — UK General Election Results
Lewisham West and Penge was won by Labour at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 21,543 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Lewisham West and Penge from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jim Dowd (Labour) | 18,501 | 41.1% | Alex Feakes (Liberal Democrat) | 5,828 (12.9 pts) | 65.5% |
| 2015 | Jim Dowd (Labour) | 24,347 | 50.6% | Russell Jackson (Conservative) | 12,714 (26.4 pts) | 66.8% |
| 2017 | Ellie Reeves (Labour) | 35,411 | 66.6% | Shaun Bailey (Conservative) | 23,162 (43.5 pts) | 73.2% |
| 2019 | Ellie Reeves (Labour) | 31,860 | 61.2% | Aisha Cuthbert (Conservative) | 21,543 (41.3 pts) | 70.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Dowd | Labour | 18,501 | 41.1% | Yes |
| Alex Feakes | Liberal Democrat | 12,673 | 28.1% | No |
| Chris Phillips | Conservative | 11,489 | 25.5% | No |
| Pete Staveley | UKIP | 1,117 | 2.5% | No |
| Romayne Phoenix | Green | 931 | 2.1% | No |
| S. C. Hammond | Christian Peoples Alliance | 317 | 0.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Dowd | Labour | 24,347 | 50.6% | Yes |
| Russell Jackson | Conservative | 11,633 | 24.2% | No |
| Tom Chance | Green | 4,077 | 8.5% | No |
| Gary Harding | UKIP | 3,764 | 7.8% | No |
| Alex Feakes | Liberal Democrat | 3,709 | 7.7% | No |
| Martin Powell-Davies | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 391 | 0.8% | No |
| David Hansom | Independent | 160 | 0.3% | No |
| George Whale | Liberty GB | 44 | 0.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Reeves | Labour | 35,411 | 66.6% | Yes |
| Shaun Bailey | Conservative | 12,249 | 23.0% | No |
| John Russell | Liberal Democrat | 3,317 | 6.2% | No |
| Karen Wheller | Green | 1,144 | 2.2% | No |
| Hoong-Wai Cheah | UKIP | 700 | 1.3% | No |
| Katherine Hortense | Christian Peoples Alliance | 325 | 0.6% | No |
| Russell White | Populist Party | 50 | 0.1% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Reeves | Labour | 31,860 | 61.2% | Yes |
| Aisha Cuthbert | Conservative | 10,317 | 19.8% | No |
| Alex Feakes | Liberal Democrat | 6,260 | 12.0% | No |
| James Braun | Green | 2,390 | 4.6% | No |
| Teixeira Hambro | Brexit Party | 1,060 | 2.0% | No |
| Katherine Hortense | Christian Peoples Alliance | 213 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Lewisham West and Penge has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Lewisham West and Penge in the 2019 general election?
Labour won Lewisham West and Penge in 2019 with 31,860 votes (61.2%), a majority of 21,543 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Lewisham West and Penge since 2010?
Since 2010, Lewisham West and Penge has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Lewisham West and Penge?
The closest result on record for Lewisham West and Penge was 2010, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 5,828 votes (12.9 percentage points).