Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley — UK General Election Results
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 6,630 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yvette Cooper (Labour) | 17,089 | 47.5% | John Thomas (Reform UK) | 6,630 (18.4 pts) | 48.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Cooper | Labour | 17,089 | 47.5% | Yes |
| John Thomas | Reform UK | 10,459 | 29.1% | No |
| Laura Weldon | Conservative | 5,406 | 15.0% | No |
| Olli Watkins | Green | 1,651 | 4.6% | No |
| Jamie Needle | Liberal Democrat | 1,213 | 3.4% | No |
| Trevor Lake | Social Democratic Party | 139 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley in 2024 with 17,089 votes (47.5%), a majority of 6,630 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley since 2024?
Since 2024, Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley?
The closest result on record for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 6,630 votes (18.4 percentage points).