Election for the constituency of Na h-Eileanan an Iar on 4 July 2024
An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.
Labour gain from SNP by Torcuil Crichton with a majority of 3,836 - 28.4% - on a turnout of 63.4%.
Candidates
| Name | Party | Vote | Vote share | Vote change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRICHTON, Torcuil | Lab | 6,692 | 49.5% | 21.2% |
| THOMSON, Susan | SNP | 2,856 | 21.1% | -24.0% |
| MACNEIL, Angus | Ind | 1,370 | 10.1% | - |
| RIDDEN, Tony | RUK | 697 | 5.2% | - |
| BARKER, Kenny | Con | 647 | 4.8% | -17.4% |
| BOYD, Donald | CHP | 496 | 3.7% | - |
| WELSH, Steven | SFP | 388 | 2.9% | - |
| DOBSON, Jamie | LD | 382 | 2.8% | -1.6% |
An electorate of 21,325, having a valid vote count of 13,528 and an invalid vote count of 53.
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 Na h-Eileanan an Iar was established by the 2024 boundary set for Scotland. 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.