Election for the constituency of Birkenhead on 4 July 2024

An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Birkenhead, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.

Labour hold by Alison McGovern with a majority of 13,798 - 32.0% - on a turnout of 55.2%.

An electorate of 78,091, having a valid vote count of 43,134 and an invalid vote count of 142.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MCGOVERN, Alison Lab 22,468 52.1% -7.9%
BIRD, Jo Green 8,670 20.1% 17.1%
STANLEY, Tony RUK 6,142 14.2% 10.9%
PAYNE, Sarah Con 3,238 7.5% -8.1%
KELLY, Stuart LD 2,292 5.3% 1.3%
EVANS, Catherine FA 324 0.8% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 May 2024.

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

This constituency of Birkenhead was established by the 2024 boundary set for England. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.