Whitehaven and Workington — UK General Election Results
Whitehaven and Workington was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 13,286 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Whitehaven and Workington under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Josh MacAlister (Labour) | 22,173 | 53.0% | David Surtees (Reform UK) | 13,286 (31.8 pts) | 57.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh MacAlister | Labour | 22,173 | 53.0% | Yes |
| David Surtees | Reform UK | 8,887 | 21.2% | No |
| Andrew Johnson | Conservative | 8,455 | 20.2% | No |
| Jill Perry | Green | 1,207 | 2.9% | No |
| Chris Wills | Liberal Democrat | 1,118 | 2.7% | 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
Whitehaven and Workington 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 Whitehaven and Workington in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Whitehaven and Workington in 2024 with 22,173 votes (53.0%), a majority of 13,286 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Whitehaven and Workington since 2024?
Since 2024, Whitehaven and Workington has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Whitehaven and Workington?
The closest result on record for Whitehaven and Workington was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 13,286 votes (31.8 percentage points).