Election for the constituency of Leigh and Atherton on 4 July 2024

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Jo Platt with a majority of 8,881 - 21.6% - on a turnout of 51.5%.

An electorate of 79,978, having a valid vote count of 41,170 and an invalid vote count of 147.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PLATT, Jo Lab / Co-op 19,971 48.5% 5.3%
WOODWARD, George RUK 11,090 26.9% 21.1%
WINSTANLEY, Michael Con 6,483 15.7% -28.1%
JONES, Amelia Green 1,653 4.0% 3.7%
THOMAS, Stuart LD 1,597 3.9% -0.7%
BUCKLEY, Craig ED 376 0.9% -

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 Leigh and Atherton 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.