Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland — UK General Election Results
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 214 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tom Blenkinsop (Labour) | 18,138 | 39.2% | Paul Bristow (Conservative) | 1,677 (3.6 pts) | 63.7% |
| 2015 | Tom Blenkinsop (Labour) | 19,193 | 42.0% | Will Goodhand (Conservative) | 2,268 (5.0 pts) | 64.4% |
| 2017 | Simon Clarke (Conservative) | 23,643 | 49.6% | Tracy Harvey (Labour) | 1,020 (2.1 pts) | 66.0% |
| 2019 | Simon Clarke (Conservative) | 28,135 | 58.8% | Lauren Dingsdale (Labour) | 11,626 (24.3 pts) | 66.3% |
| 2024 | Luke Myer (Labour) | 16,468 | 43.3% | Simon Clarke (Conservative) | 214 (0.6 pts) | 54.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Blenkinsop | Labour | 18,138 | 39.2% | Yes |
| Paul Bristow | Conservative | 16,461 | 35.6% | No |
| Nicholas Emmerson | Liberal Democrat | 7,340 | 15.9% | No |
| Stuart Lightwing | UKIP | 1,881 | 4.1% | No |
| Shaun Gatley | BNP | 1,576 | 3.4% | No |
| Mike Allen | Independent | 818 | 1.8% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Blenkinsop | Labour | 19,193 | 42.0% | Yes |
| Will Goodhand | Conservative | 16,925 | 37.1% | No |
| Steve Turner | UKIP | 6,935 | 15.2% | No |
| Ben Gibson | Liberal Democrat | 1,564 | 3.4% | No |
| Martin Brampton | Green | 1,060 | 2.3% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Clarke | Conservative | 23,643 | 49.6% | Yes |
| Tracy Harvey | Labour | 22,623 | 47.5% | No |
| Chris Foote-Wood | Liberal Democrat | 1,354 | 2.8% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Clarke | Conservative | 28,135 | 58.8% | Yes |
| Lauren Dingsdale | Labour | 16,509 | 34.5% | No |
| Jemma Joy | Liberal Democrat | 1,953 | 4.1% | No |
| Sophie Brown | Green | 1,220 | 2.6% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Myer | Labour | 16,468 | 43.3% | Yes |
| Simon Clarke | Conservative | 16,254 | 42.7% | No |
| Jemma Joy | Liberal Democrat | 2,032 | 5.3% | No |
| Rod Liddle | Social Democratic Party | 1,835 | 4.8% | No |
| Rowan McLaughlin | Green | 1,446 | 3.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland in 2024 with 16,468 votes (43.3%), a majority of 214 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland since 2010?
Since 2010, Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland?
The closest result on record for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 214 votes (0.6 percentage points).