Penistone and Stocksbridge — UK General Election Results
Penistone and Stocksbridge was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 8,739 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Penistone and Stocksbridge from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Angela Smith (Labour) | 17,565 | 37.8% | Spencer Pitfield (Conservative) | 3,049 (6.6 pts) | 68.0% |
| 2015 | Angela Smith (Labour) | 19,691 | 42.0% | Steven Jackson (Conservative) | 6,723 (14.3 pts) | 66.5% |
| 2017 | Angela Smith (Labour) | 22,807 | 45.8% | Nicola Wilson (Conservative) | 1,322 (2.7 pts) | 70.0% |
| 2019 | Miriam Cates (Conservative) | 23,688 | 47.8% | Francyne Johnson (Labour) | 7,210 (14.6 pts) | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Marie Tidball (Labour) | 19,169 | 43.6% | Miriam Cates (Conservative) | 8,739 (19.9 pts) | 62.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Smith | Labour | 17,565 | 37.8% | Yes |
| Spencer Pitfield | Conservative | 14,516 | 31.2% | No |
| Ian Cuthbertson | Liberal Democrat | 9,800 | 21.1% | No |
| Paul James | BNP | 2,207 | 4.7% | No |
| Grant French | UKIP | 1,936 | 4.2% | No |
| Paul McEnhill | English Democrats | 492 | 1.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Smith | Labour | 19,691 | 42.0% | Yes |
| Steven Jackson | Conservative | 12,968 | 27.7% | No |
| Graeme Waddicar | UKIP | 10,738 | 22.9% | No |
| Rosalyn Gordon | Liberal Democrat | 2,957 | 6.3% | No |
| Colin Porter | English Democrats | 500 | 1.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Smith | Labour | 22,807 | 45.8% | Yes |
| Nicola Wilson | Conservative | 21,485 | 43.2% | No |
| John Booker | UKIP | 3,453 | 6.9% | No |
| Penny Baker | Liberal Democrat | 2,042 | 4.1% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Cates | Conservative | 23,688 | 47.8% | Yes |
| Francyne Johnson | Labour | 16,478 | 33.3% | No |
| Hannah Kitching | Liberal Democrat | 5,054 | 10.2% | No |
| John Booker | Brexit Party | 4,300 | 8.7% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Tidball | Labour | 19,169 | 43.6% | Yes |
| Miriam Cates | Conservative | 10,430 | 23.7% | No |
| Edward Dillingham | Reform UK | 9,456 | 21.5% | No |
| Rob Reiss | Liberal Democrat | 2,866 | 6.5% | No |
| Andy Davies | Green | 2,044 | 4.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Penistone and Stocksbridge 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 Penistone and Stocksbridge in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Penistone and Stocksbridge in 2024 with 19,169 votes (43.6%), a majority of 8,739 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Penistone and Stocksbridge since 2010?
Since 2010, Penistone and Stocksbridge has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Penistone and Stocksbridge?
The closest result on record for Penistone and Stocksbridge was 2017, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,322 votes (2.7 percentage points).