Poplar and Limehouse — UK General Election Results
Poplar and Limehouse was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 12,560 votes over Green. This page covers every general election in Poplar and Limehouse from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) | 18,679 | 40.0% | Tim Archer (Conservative) | 6,030 (12.9 pts) | 63.3% |
| 2015 | Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) | 29,886 | 58.5% | Chris Wilford (Conservative) | 16,924 (33.2 pts) | 62.4% |
| 2017 | Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) | 39,558 | 67.3% | Christopher Wilford (Conservative) | 27,712 (47.1 pts) | 67.7% |
| 2019 | Apsana Begum (Labour) | 38,660 | 63.1% | Sheun Oke (Conservative) | 28,904 (47.2 pts) | 67.0% |
| 2024 | Apsana Begum (Labour) | 18,535 | 43.1% | Nathalie Bienfait (Green) | 12,560 (29.2 pts) | 51.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzpatrick | Labour | 18,679 | 40.0% | Yes |
| Tim Archer | Conservative | 12,649 | 27.1% | No |
| George Galloway | Respect Party | 8,160 | 17.5% | No |
| Jonathan Fryer | Liberal Democrat | 5,209 | 11.2% | No |
| Wayne Lochner | UKIP | 565 | 1.2% | No |
| Andrew Osborne | English Democrats | 470 | 1.0% | No |
| Chris Smith | Green | 449 | 1.0% | No |
| Kabir Mahmud | Independent | 293 | 0.6% | No |
| Mohammed Hoque | Independent | 167 | 0.4% | No |
| Jim Thornton | Independent | 59 | 0.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzpatrick | Labour | 29,886 | 58.5% | Yes |
| Chris Wilford | Conservative | 12,962 | 25.4% | No |
| Nicholas McQueen | UKIP | 3,128 | 6.1% | No |
| Maureen Childs | Green | 2,463 | 4.8% | No |
| Elaine Bagshaw | Liberal Democrat | 2,149 | 4.2% | No |
| Hugo Pierre | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 367 | 0.7% | No |
| Rene Mugenzi | Red Flag - Anti-Corruption | 89 | 0.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzpatrick | Labour | 39,558 | 67.3% | Yes |
| Christopher Wilford | Conservative | 11,846 | 20.1% | No |
| Elaine Bagshaw | Liberal Democrat | 3,959 | 6.7% | No |
| Oliur Rahman | Independent | 1,477 | 2.5% | No |
| Bethan Lant | Green | 989 | 1.7% | No |
| Nicholas McQueen | UKIP | 849 | 1.4% | No |
| David Barker | Independent | 136 | 0.2% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apsana Begum | Labour | 38,660 | 63.1% | Yes |
| Sheun Oke | Conservative | 9,756 | 15.9% | No |
| Andrew Cregan | Liberal Democrat | 8,832 | 14.4% | No |
| Neil Jameson | Green | 2,159 | 3.5% | No |
| Catherine Cui | Brexit Party | 1,493 | 2.4% | No |
| Andy Erlam | Independent | 376 | 0.6% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apsana Begum | Labour | 18,535 | 43.1% | Yes |
| Nathalie Bienfait | Green | 5,975 | 13.9% | No |
| Freddie Downing | Conservative | 4,738 | 11.0% | No |
| Ehtashamul Haque | Independent | 4,554 | 10.6% | No |
| Richard Flowers | Liberal Democrat | 4,189 | 9.7% | No |
| Tony Glover | Reform UK | 3,403 | 7.9% | No |
| Kamran Khan | Workers Party of Britain | 1,463 | 3.4% | No |
| Manny Lawal | Social Democratic Party | 194 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Poplar and Limehouse has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Poplar and Limehouse in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Poplar and Limehouse in 2024 with 18,535 votes (43.1%), a majority of 12,560 votes over Green in second place.
Which parties have won Poplar and Limehouse since 2010?
Since 2010, Poplar and Limehouse has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Poplar and Limehouse?
The closest result on record for Poplar and Limehouse was 2010, when Labour beat Conservative by just 6,030 votes (12.9 percentage points).