Wakefield and Rothwell — UK General Election Results
Wakefield and Rothwell was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 9,346 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Wakefield and Rothwell under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Simon Lightwood (Labour) | 17,773 | 43.7% | David Dews (Reform UK) | 9,346 (23.0 pts) | 54.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Lightwood | Labour | 17,773 | 43.7% | Yes |
| David Dews | Reform UK | 8,427 | 20.7% | No |
| Arnold Cravan | Conservative | 7,322 | 18.0% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 3,249 | 8.0% | No |
| Ash Routh | Green | 2,389 | 5.9% | No |
| Keith Mason | Workers Party of Britain | 705 | 1.7% | No |
| Brent Hawksley | The Yorkshire Party | 606 | 1.5% | No |
| Nicholas Sanders | Social Democratic Party | 185 | 0.5% | 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
Wakefield and Rothwell 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 Wakefield and Rothwell in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Wakefield and Rothwell in 2024 with 17,773 votes (43.7%), a majority of 9,346 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Wakefield and Rothwell since 2024?
Since 2024, Wakefield and Rothwell has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Wakefield and Rothwell?
The closest result on record for Wakefield and Rothwell was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 9,346 votes (23.0 percentage points).