Sunderland Central — UK General Election Results
Sunderland Central was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 6,073 votes over Reform UK. This page covers every general election in Sunderland Central from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Julie Elliott (Labour) | 19,495 | 45.9% | Lee Martin (Conservative) | 6,725 (15.8 pts) | 57.3% |
| 2015 | Julie Elliott (Labour) | 20,959 | 50.2% | Jeffrey Townsend (Conservative) | 11,179 (26.8 pts) | 57.5% |
| 2017 | Julie Elliott (Labour) | 25,056 | 55.5% | Robert Oliver (Conservative) | 9,997 (22.2 pts) | 62.1% |
| 2019 | Julie Elliott (Labour) | 18,336 | 42.2% | Tom D'Silva (Conservative) | 2,964 (6.8 pts) | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Lewis Atkinson (Labour) | 16,852 | 42.2% | Chris Enyon (Reform UK) | 6,073 (15.2 pts) | 52.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Elliott | Labour | 19,495 | 45.9% | Yes |
| Lee Martin | Conservative | 12,770 | 30.1% | No |
| Paul Dixon | Liberal Democrat | 7,191 | 16.9% | No |
| Paul McCaffrey | BNP | 1,913 | 4.5% | No |
| Pauline Featonby-Warren | UKIP | 1,094 | 2.6% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Elliott | Labour | 20,959 | 50.2% | Yes |
| Jeffrey Townsend | Conservative | 9,780 | 23.4% | No |
| Bryan Foster | UKIP | 7,997 | 19.1% | No |
| Rachel Featherstone | Green | 1,706 | 4.1% | No |
| Adrian Page | Liberal Democrat | 1,105 | 2.6% | No |
| Joseph Young | Independent | 215 | 0.5% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Elliott | Labour | 25,056 | 55.5% | Yes |
| Robert Oliver | Conservative | 15,059 | 33.4% | No |
| Gary Leighton | UKIP | 2,209 | 4.9% | No |
| Niall Hodson | Liberal Democrat | 1,777 | 3.9% | No |
| Rachel Featherstone | Green | 705 | 1.6% | No |
| Sean Cockburn | Independent | 305 | 0.7% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Elliott | Labour | 18,336 | 42.2% | Yes |
| Tom D'Silva | Conservative | 15,372 | 35.4% | No |
| Viral Parikh | Brexit Party | 5,047 | 11.6% | No |
| Niall Hodson | Liberal Democrat | 3,025 | 7.0% | No |
| Rachel Featherstone | Green | 1,212 | 2.8% | No |
| Dale McKenzie | Independent | 484 | 1.1% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Atkinson | Labour | 16,852 | 42.2% | Yes |
| Chris Enyon | Reform UK | 10,779 | 27.0% | No |
| Greg Peacock | Conservative | 5,731 | 14.3% | No |
| Niall Hodson | Liberal Democrat | 3,602 | 9.0% | No |
| Rachel Featherstone | Green | 2,993 | 7.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Sunderland Central 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 Sunderland Central in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Sunderland Central in 2024 with 16,852 votes (42.2%), a majority of 6,073 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Sunderland Central since 2010?
Since 2010, Sunderland Central has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Sunderland Central?
The closest result on record for Sunderland Central was 2019, when Labour beat Conservative by just 2,964 votes (6.8 percentage points).