Salford and Eccles — UK General Election Results
Salford and Eccles was won by Labour at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 16,327 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Salford and Eccles from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hazel Blears (Labour) | 16,655 | 40.1% | Norman Owen (Liberal Democrat) | 5,725 (13.8 pts) | 55.2% |
| 2015 | Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour) | 21,364 | 49.4% | Greg Downes (Conservative) | 12,541 (29.0 pts) | 58.5% |
| 2017 | Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour) | 31,168 | 65.5% | Jason Sugarman (Conservative) | 19,132 (40.2 pts) | 61.1% |
| 2019 | Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour) | 28,755 | 56.8% | Attika Choudhary (Conservative) | 16,327 (32.2 pts) | 61.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Blears | Labour | 16,655 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Norman Owen | Liberal Democrat | 10,930 | 26.3% | No |
| Matthew Sephton | Conservative | 8,497 | 20.5% | No |
| Tina Wingfield | BNP | 2,632 | 6.3% | No |
| Duran O'Dwyer | UKIP | 1,084 | 2.6% | No |
| David Henry | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 730 | 1.8% | No |
| Steve Morris | English Democrats | 621 | 1.5% | No |
| Richard Carvath | Independent | 384 | 0.9% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Long Bailey | Labour | 21,364 | 49.4% | Yes |
| Greg Downes | Conservative | 8,823 | 20.4% | No |
| Paul Doyle | UKIP | 7,806 | 18.0% | No |
| Emma Van Dyke | Green | 2,251 | 5.2% | No |
| Charlie Briggs | Liberal Democrat | 1,614 | 3.7% | No |
| Bez Berry | We Are The Reality Party | 703 | 1.6% | No |
| Noreen Bailey | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 517 | 1.2% | No |
| Sam Clark | Pirate Party UK | 183 | 0.4% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Long Bailey | Labour | 31,168 | 65.5% | Yes |
| Jason Sugarman | Conservative | 12,036 | 25.3% | No |
| Christopher Barnes | UKIP | 2,320 | 4.9% | No |
| John Reid | Liberal Democrat | 1,286 | 2.7% | No |
| Wendy Olsen | Green | 809 | 1.7% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Long-Bailey | Labour | 28,755 | 56.8% | Yes |
| Attika Choudhary | Conservative | 12,428 | 24.5% | No |
| Matt Mickler | Brexit Party | 4,290 | 8.5% | No |
| Jake Overend | Liberal Democrat | 3,099 | 6.1% | No |
| Bryan Blears | Green | 2,060 | 4.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Salford and Eccles 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 Salford and Eccles in the 2019 general election?
Labour won Salford and Eccles in 2019 with 28,755 votes (56.8%), a majority of 16,327 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Salford and Eccles since 2010?
Since 2010, Salford and Eccles has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Salford and Eccles?
The closest result on record for Salford and Eccles was 2010, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 5,725 votes (13.8 percentage points).