St Helens South and Whiston — UK General Election Results
St Helens South and Whiston was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 11,945 votes over Reform UK. This page covers every general election in St Helens South and Whiston from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shaun Woodward (Labour) | 24,364 | 52.9% | Brian Spencer (Liberal Democrat) | 14,122 (30.6 pts) | 59.4% |
| 2015 | Marie Rimmer (Labour) | 28,950 | 59.8% | Gillian Keegan (Conservative) | 21,243 (43.9 pts) | 62.5% |
| 2017 | Marie Rimmer (Labour) | 35,879 | 67.8% | Ed McRandal (Conservative) | 24,343 (46.0 pts) | 67.0% |
| 2019 | Marie Rimmer (Labour) | 29,457 | 58.5% | Richard Short (Conservative) | 19,122 (38.0 pts) | 63.8% |
| 2024 | Marie Rimmer (Labour) | 18,919 | 49.7% | Raymond Peters (Reform UK) | 11,945 (31.4 pts) | 53.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Woodward | Labour | 24,364 | 52.9% | Yes |
| Brian Spencer | Liberal Democrat | 10,242 | 22.2% | No |
| Val Allen | Conservative | 8,209 | 17.8% | No |
| James Winstanley | BNP | 2,040 | 4.4% | No |
| John Sumner | UKIP | 1,226 | 2.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Rimmer | Labour | 28,950 | 59.8% | Yes |
| Gillian Keegan | Conservative | 7,707 | 15.9% | No |
| John Beirne | UKIP | 6,766 | 14.0% | No |
| Brian Spencer | Liberal Democrat | 2,737 | 5.7% | No |
| James Chan | Green | 2,237 | 4.6% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Rimmer | Labour | 35,879 | 67.8% | Yes |
| Ed McRandal | Conservative | 11,536 | 21.8% | No |
| Brian Spencer | Liberal Democrat | 2,101 | 4.0% | No |
| Mark Hitchen | UKIP | 1,953 | 3.7% | No |
| Jess Northey | Green | 1,417 | 2.7% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Rimmer | Labour | 29,457 | 58.5% | Yes |
| Richard Short | Conservative | 10,335 | 20.5% | No |
| Daniel Oxley | Brexit Party | 5,353 | 10.6% | No |
| Brian Spencer | Liberal Democrat | 2,886 | 5.7% | No |
| Kai Taylor | Green | 2,282 | 4.5% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Rimmer | Labour | 18,919 | 49.7% | Yes |
| Raymond Peters | Reform UK | 6,974 | 18.3% | No |
| James Tasker | Independent | 4,244 | 11.2% | No |
| Emma Ellison | Conservative | 3,057 | 8.0% | No |
| Terence Price | Green | 2,642 | 6.9% | No |
| Brian Spencer | Liberal Democrat | 2,199 | 5.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
St Helens South and Whiston 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 St Helens South and Whiston in the 2024 general election?
Labour won St Helens South and Whiston in 2024 with 18,919 votes (49.7%), a majority of 11,945 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won St Helens South and Whiston since 2010?
Since 2010, St Helens South and Whiston has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in St Helens South and Whiston?
The closest result on record for St Helens South and Whiston was 2010, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 14,122 votes (30.6 percentage points).