Election for the constituency of Reading West and Mid Berkshire on 4 July 2024

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Olivia Bailey with a majority of 1,361 - 2.9% - on a turnout of 67.7%.

An electorate of 68,781, having a valid vote count of 46,551 and an invalid vote count of 151.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BAILEY, Olivia Lab 16,273 35.0% 12.1%
MACKINNON, Ross Con 14,912 32.0% -24.8%
BOSLEY, Kathrin RUK 6,260 13.4% -
BELCHER, Helen LD 5,103 11.0% -5.9%
CULVER, Carolyne Green 3,169 6.8% 3.4%
ABBS, Adrian Ind 562 1.2% -
PEPPIATT, Adie Ind 272 0.6% -

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 Reading West and Mid Berkshire 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.