St Austell and Newquay — UK General Election Results
St Austell and Newquay was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 2,470 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in St Austell and Newquay from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrat) | 20,189 | 42.7% | Caroline Righton (Conservative) | 1,312 (2.8 pts) | 62.8% |
| 2015 | Steve Double (Conservative) | 20,250 | 40.2% | Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrat) | 8,173 (16.2 pts) | 65.9% |
| 2017 | Steve Double (Conservative) | 26,856 | 49.5% | Kevin Neil (Labour) | 11,142 (20.5 pts) | 69.3% |
| 2019 | Steve Double (Conservative) | 31,273 | 56.1% | Felicity Owen (Labour) | 16,526 (29.6 pts) | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Noah Law (Labour) | 15,958 | 34.1% | Steve Double (Conservative) | 2,470 (5.3 pts) | 61.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gilbert | Liberal Democrat | 20,189 | 42.7% | Yes |
| Caroline Righton | Conservative | 18,877 | 40.0% | No |
| Lee Jameson | Labour | 3,386 | 7.2% | No |
| Dick Cole | Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall | 2,007 | 4.2% | No |
| Clive Medway | UKIP | 1,757 | 3.7% | No |
| James Fitton | BNP | 1,022 | 2.2% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Double | Conservative | 20,250 | 40.2% | Yes |
| Stephen Gilbert | Liberal Democrat | 12,077 | 24.0% | No |
| David Mathews | UKIP | 8,503 | 16.9% | No |
| Deborah Hopkins | Labour | 5,150 | 10.2% | No |
| Steve Slade | Green | 2,318 | 4.6% | No |
| Dick Cole | Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall | 2,063 | 4.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Double | Conservative | 26,856 | 49.5% | Yes |
| Kevin Neil | Labour | 15,714 | 29.0% | No |
| Stephen Gilbert | Liberal Democrat | 11,642 | 21.5% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Double | Conservative | 31,273 | 56.1% | Yes |
| Felicity Owen | Labour | 14,747 | 26.4% | No |
| Tim Styles | Liberal Democrat | 5,861 | 10.5% | No |
| Dick Cole | Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall | 1,660 | 3.0% | No |
| Collin Harker | Green | 1,609 | 2.9% | No |
| Richard Byrne | Liberal | 626 | 1.1% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Law | Labour | 15,958 | 34.1% | Yes |
| Steve Double | Conservative | 13,488 | 28.9% | No |
| Stephen Beal | Reform UK | 9,212 | 19.7% | No |
| Joanna Kenny | Liberal Democrat | 4,805 | 10.3% | No |
| Amanda Pennington | Green | 2,337 | 5.0% | No |
| Jay Latham | Liberal | 490 | 1.0% | No |
| Angie Rayner | Independent | 442 | 0.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
St Austell and Newquay has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal Democrat, Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won St Austell and Newquay in the 2024 general election?
Labour won St Austell and Newquay in 2024 with 15,958 votes (34.1%), a majority of 2,470 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won St Austell and Newquay since 2010?
Since 2010, St Austell and Newquay has been won by: Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in St Austell and Newquay?
The closest result on record for St Austell and Newquay was 2010, when Liberal Democrat beat Conservative by just 1,312 votes (2.8 percentage points).