Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough — UK General Election Results
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 11,600 votes over Green. This page covers every general election in Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | David Blunkett (Labour) | 21,400 | 55.0% | Jonathan Harston (Liberal Democrat) | 13,632 (35.0 pts) | 57.7% |
| 2015 | Harry Harpham (Labour) | 22,663 | 56.6% | John Booker (UKIP) | 13,807 (34.5 pts) | 56.7% |
| 2017 | Gill Furniss (Labour) | 28,193 | 67.3% | Michael Naughton (Conservative) | 19,143 (45.7 pts) | 59.6% |
| 2019 | Gill Furniss (Labour) | 22,369 | 56.5% | Hannah Westropp (Conservative) | 12,274 (31.0 pts) | 57.3% |
| 2024 | Gill Furniss (Labour) | 16,301 | 51.6% | Christine Kubo (Green) | 11,600 (36.7 pts) | 45.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Blunkett | Labour | 21,400 | 55.0% | Yes |
| Jonathan Harston | Liberal Democrat | 7,768 | 20.0% | No |
| John Sharp | Conservative | 4,468 | 11.5% | No |
| John Sheldon | BNP | 3,026 | 7.8% | No |
| Patricia Sullivan | UKIP | 1,596 | 4.1% | No |
| Maxine Bowler | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 656 | 1.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Harpham | Labour | 22,663 | 56.6% | Yes |
| John Booker | UKIP | 8,856 | 22.1% | No |
| Elise Dünweber | Conservative | 4,407 | 11.0% | No |
| Jonathan Harston | Liberal Democrat | 1,802 | 4.5% | No |
| Christine Gilligan Kubo | Green | 1,712 | 4.3% | No |
| Maxine Bowler | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 442 | 1.1% | No |
| Justin Saxton | English Democrats | 171 | 0.4% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Furniss | Labour | 28,193 | 67.3% | Yes |
| Michael Naughton | Conservative | 9,050 | 21.6% | No |
| Shane Harper | UKIP | 2,645 | 6.3% | No |
| Simon Clement-Jones | Liberal Democrat | 1,061 | 2.5% | No |
| Christine Gilligan Kubo | Green | 737 | 1.8% | No |
| Mike Driver | Workers Revolutionary Party | 137 | 0.3% | No |
| Muzafar Rahman | Social Democratic Party | 47 | 0.1% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Furniss | Labour | 22,369 | 56.5% | Yes |
| Hannah Westropp | Conservative | 10,095 | 25.5% | No |
| Johnny Johnson | Brexit Party | 3,855 | 9.7% | No |
| Stephen Porter | Liberal Democrat | 1,517 | 3.8% | No |
| Christine Gilligan Kubo | Green | 1,179 | 3.0% | No |
| Shane Harper | UKIP | 585 | 1.5% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Furniss | Labour | 16,301 | 51.6% | Yes |
| Christine Kubo | Green | 4,701 | 14.9% | No |
| Aaron Jacob | Conservative | 4,069 | 12.9% | No |
| Maxine Bowler | Independent | 2,537 | 8.0% | No |
| Will Sapwell | Liberal Democrat | 1,694 | 5.4% | No |
| Mark Tyler | Workers Party of Britain | 1,437 | 4.5% | No |
| Jeremy Turner | Social Democratic Party | 873 | 2.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough 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 Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough in 2024 with 16,301 votes (51.6%), a majority of 11,600 votes over Green in second place.
Which parties have won Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough since 2010?
Since 2010, Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough?
The closest result on record for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough was 2019, when Labour beat Conservative by just 12,274 votes (31.0 percentage points).