South Basildon and East Thurrock — UK General Election Results
South Basildon and East Thurrock was won by Reform UK at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 98 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in South Basildon and East Thurrock from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative) | 19,624 | 43.9% | Angela Smith (Labour) | 5,772 (12.9 pts) | 62.4% |
| 2015 | Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative) | 19,788 | 43.4% | Ian Luder (UKIP) | 7,691 (16.9 pts) | 64.2% |
| 2017 | Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative) | 26,811 | 56.9% | Byron Taylor (Labour) | 11,490 (24.4 pts) | 64.2% |
| 2019 | Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative) | 29,973 | 66.2% | Jack Ferguson (Labour) | 19,922 (44.0 pts) | 61.1% |
| 2024 | James McMurdock (Reform UK) | 12,178 | 30.8% | Jack Ferguson (Labour) | 98 (0.2 pts) | 54.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 19,624 | 43.9% | Yes |
| Angela Smith | Labour | 13,852 | 31.0% | No |
| Geoff Williams | Liberal Democrat | 5,977 | 13.4% | No |
| Kerry Smith | UKIP | 2,639 | 5.9% | No |
| Christopher Roberts | BNP | 2,518 | 5.6% | No |
| N. X | Independent | 125 | 0.3% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 19,788 | 43.4% | Yes |
| Ian Luder | UKIP | 12,097 | 26.5% | No |
| Mike Le-Surf | Labour | 11,493 | 25.2% | No |
| Geoff Williams | Liberal Democrat | 1,356 | 3.0% | No |
| Kerry Smith | Independent | 401 | 0.9% | No |
| None Of The Above X | Independent | 253 | 0.6% | No |
| Stuart Hooper | Independent | 205 | 0.4% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 26,811 | 56.9% | Yes |
| Byron Taylor | Labour | 15,321 | 32.5% | No |
| Peter Whittle | UKIP | 3,193 | 6.8% | No |
| Reetendra Banerji | Liberal Democrat | 732 | 1.6% | No |
| Sim Harman | Green | 680 | 1.4% | No |
| Paul Borg | BNP | 383 | 0.8% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 29,973 | 66.2% | Yes |
| Jack Ferguson | Labour | 10,051 | 22.2% | No |
| Kerry Smith | Independent | 3,316 | 7.3% | No |
| Michael Bukola | Liberal Democrat | 1,957 | 4.3% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock | Reform UK | 12,178 | 30.8% | Yes |
| Jack Ferguson | Labour | 12,080 | 30.5% | No |
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 10,159 | 25.7% | No |
| Neil Speight | Independent | 1,928 | 4.9% | No |
| Elizabeth Grant | Green | 1,718 | 4.3% | No |
| Dave Thomas | Liberal Democrat | 1,071 | 2.7% | No |
| Steven Burnett | Independent | 275 | 0.7% | No |
| Simon Breedon | Social Democratic Party | 140 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South Basildon and East Thurrock has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Reform UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won South Basildon and East Thurrock in the 2024 general election?
Reform UK won South Basildon and East Thurrock in 2024 with 12,178 votes (30.8%), a majority of 98 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won South Basildon and East Thurrock since 2010?
Since 2010, South Basildon and East Thurrock has been won by: Conservative, Reform UK.
What was the closest result in South Basildon and East Thurrock?
The closest result on record for South Basildon and East Thurrock was 2024, when Reform UK beat Labour by just 98 votes (0.2 percentage points).