Reading Central — UK General Election Results
Reading Central was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 12,637 votes over Conservative. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Reading Central under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Matt Rodda (Labour) | 21,598 | 47.7% | Raj Singh (Conservative) | 12,637 (27.9 pts) | 61.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Rodda | Labour | 21,598 | 47.7% | Yes |
| Raj Singh | Conservative | 8,961 | 19.8% | No |
| Dave McElroy | Green | 6,417 | 14.2% | No |
| Henry Wright | Liberal Democrat | 3,963 | 8.8% | No |
| Andrew Williams | Reform UK | 3,904 | 8.6% | No |
| Michael Turberville | Independent | 227 | 0.5% | No |
| Adam Gillman | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 221 | 0.5% | 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
Reading Central 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 Reading Central in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Reading Central in 2024 with 21,598 votes (47.7%), a majority of 12,637 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Reading Central since 2024?
Since 2024, Reading Central has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Reading Central?
The closest result on record for Reading Central was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 12,637 votes (27.9 percentage points).