Election for the constituency of Dewsbury and Batley on 4 July 2024

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

Independent gain from Labour by Iqbal Mohamed with a majority of 6,934 - 18.2% - on a turnout of 53.1%.

An electorate of 71,685, having a valid vote count of 38,070 and an invalid vote count of 131.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MOHAMED, Iqbal Ind 15,641 41.1% -
IQBAL, Heather Lab 8,707 22.9% -36.2%
THACKRAY, Johnathan RUK 6,152 16.2% 12.8%
SURYAWANSHI, Lalit Con 4,182 11.0% -17.7%
COPE, Simon Green 2,048 5.4% 4.3%
ROSSINGTON, John LD 1,340 3.5% 1.0%

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 Dewsbury and Batley 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.