Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford — UK General Election Results
Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford was won by Labour at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 1,276 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Yvette Cooper (Labour) | 22,293 | 48.2% | Nick Pickles (Conservative) | 10,979 (23.7 pts) | 56.3% |
| 2015 | Yvette Cooper (Labour) | 25,213 | 54.9% | Nathan Garbutt (UKIP) | 15,428 (33.6 pts) | 55.8% |
| 2017 | Yvette Cooper (Labour) | 29,268 | 59.5% | Andrew Lee (Conservative) | 14,499 (29.5 pts) | 60.4% |
| 2019 | Yvette Cooper (Labour) | 18,297 | 37.9% | Andrew Lee (Conservative) | 1,276 (2.6 pts) | 57.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Cooper | Labour | 22,293 | 48.2% | Yes |
| Nick Pickles | Conservative | 11,314 | 24.5% | No |
| Chris Rush | Liberal Democrat | 7,585 | 16.4% | No |
| Graham Thewlis-Hardy | BNP | 3,864 | 8.4% | No |
| Gareth Allen | Independent | 1,183 | 2.6% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Cooper | Labour | 25,213 | 54.9% | Yes |
| Nathan Garbutt | UKIP | 9,785 | 21.3% | No |
| Beth Prescott | Conservative | 9,569 | 20.8% | No |
| Edward McMillan-Scott | Liberal Democrat | 1,330 | 2.9% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Cooper | Labour | 29,268 | 59.5% | Yes |
| Andrew Lee | Conservative | 14,769 | 30.0% | No |
| Lewis Thompson | UKIP | 3,030 | 6.2% | No |
| Daniel Gascoigne | The Yorkshire Party | 1,431 | 2.9% | No |
| Clarke Roberts | Liberal Democrat | 693 | 1.4% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Cooper | Labour | 18,297 | 37.9% | Yes |
| Andrew Lee | Conservative | 17,021 | 35.3% | No |
| Deneice Florence-Jukes | Brexit Party | 8,032 | 16.6% | No |
| Tom Gordon | Liberal Democrat | 3,147 | 6.5% | No |
| Laura Walker | The Yorkshire Party | 1,762 | 3.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford 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 Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford in the 2019 general election?
Labour won Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford in 2019 with 18,297 votes (37.9%), a majority of 1,276 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford since 2010?
Since 2010, Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford?
The closest result on record for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford was 2019, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,276 votes (2.6 percentage points).