Newcastle Upon Tyne Central — UK General Election Results
Newcastle Upon Tyne Central was won by Labour at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 12,278 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Newcastle Upon Tyne Central from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chinyelu Onwurah (Labour) | 15,694 | 45.9% | Gareth Kane (Liberal Democrat) | 7,466 (21.9 pts) | 56.6% |
| 2015 | Chi Onwurah (Labour) | 19,301 | 55.0% | Simon Kitchen (Conservative) | 12,673 (36.1 pts) | 60.5% |
| 2017 | Chi Onwurah (Labour) | 24,071 | 64.9% | Steve Kyte (Conservative) | 14,937 (40.3 pts) | 67.1% |
| 2019 | Chi Onwurah (Labour) | 21,568 | 57.6% | Emily Payne (Conservative) | 12,278 (32.8 pts) | 65.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinyelu Onwurah | Labour | 15,694 | 45.9% | Yes |
| Gareth Kane | Liberal Democrat | 8,228 | 24.1% | No |
| Nick Holder | Conservative | 6,611 | 19.4% | No |
| Ken Booth | BNP | 2,302 | 6.7% | No |
| Martin Davies | UKIP | 754 | 2.2% | No |
| John Pearson | Green | 568 | 1.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Onwurah | Labour | 19,301 | 55.0% | Yes |
| Simon Kitchen | Conservative | 6,628 | 18.9% | No |
| Daniel Thompson | UKIP | 5,214 | 14.9% | No |
| Nick Cott | Liberal Democrat | 2,218 | 6.3% | No |
| Alexander Johnson | Green | 1,724 | 4.9% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Onwurah | Labour | 24,071 | 64.9% | Yes |
| Steve Kyte | Conservative | 9,134 | 24.6% | No |
| Nick Cott | Liberal Democrat | 1,812 | 4.9% | No |
| David Muat | UKIP | 1,482 | 4.0% | No |
| Peter Thomson | Green | 595 | 1.6% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Onwurah | Labour | 21,568 | 57.6% | Yes |
| Emily Payne | Conservative | 9,290 | 24.8% | No |
| Ali Avaei | Liberal Democrat | 2,709 | 7.2% | No |
| Mark Griffin | Brexit Party | 2,542 | 6.8% | No |
| Tay Pitman | Green | 1,365 | 3.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Newcastle Upon Tyne Central 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Central in the 2019 general election?
Labour won Newcastle Upon Tyne Central in 2019 with 21,568 votes (57.6%), a majority of 12,278 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Newcastle Upon Tyne Central since 2010?
Since 2010, Newcastle Upon Tyne Central has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Newcastle Upon Tyne Central?
The closest result on record for Newcastle Upon Tyne Central was 2010, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 7,466 votes (21.9 percentage points).