Election for the constituency of South Leicestershire on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by Alberto Costa with a majority of 5,506 - 10.7% - on a turnout of 65.4%.

An electorate of 78,511, having a valid vote count of 51,359 and an invalid vote count of 183.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
COSTA, Alberto Con 18,264 35.6% -31.0%
PARKINSON, Robert Lab 12,758 24.8% 4.9%
PIPER, Bill RUK 10,235 19.9% -
HARTSHORN, Paul LD 7,621 14.8% 5.3%
JELFS, Mike Green 2,481 4.8% 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 South Leicestershire 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.