Southend West and Leigh — UK General Election Results
Southend West and Leigh was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 1,949 votes over Conservative. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Southend West and Leigh under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | David Burton-Sampson (Labour) | 16,739 | 35.6% | Anna Firth (Conservative) | 1,949 (4.2 pts) | 62.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Burton-Sampson | Labour | 16,739 | 35.6% | Yes |
| Anna Firth | Conservative | 14,790 | 31.5% | No |
| Peter Little | Reform UK | 8,273 | 17.6% | No |
| Tilly Hogrebe | Green | 3,262 | 6.9% | No |
| Stephen Cummins | Liberal Democrat | 3,174 | 6.8% | No |
| James Miller | Confelicity | 262 | 0.6% | No |
| Tom Darwood | Independent | 172 | 0.4% | No |
| Lara Hurley | Heritage Party | 99 | 0.2% | No |
| Jason Pilley | Psychedelic Movement | 99 | 0.2% | No |
| Robert Francis | Independent | 98 | 0.2% | 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
Southend West and Leigh 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 Southend West and Leigh in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Southend West and Leigh in 2024 with 16,739 votes (35.6%), a majority of 1,949 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Southend West and Leigh since 2024?
Since 2024, Southend West and Leigh has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Southend West and Leigh?
The closest result on record for Southend West and Leigh was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,949 votes (4.2 percentage points).