Election for the constituency of West Lancashire on 4 July 2024

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

Labour hold by Ashley Dalton with a majority of 13,625 - 30.8% - on a turnout of 59.7%.

An electorate of 74,081, having a valid vote count of 44,200 and an invalid vote count of 224.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DALTON, Ashley Lab 22,305 50.5% -1.7%
PRENDERGAST, Mike Con 8,680 19.6% -16.7%
EVANS, Simon RUK 7,909 17.9% 13.6%
HOULTRAM, Charlotte Green 3,263 7.4% 5.0%
SMITH, Graham LD 2,043 4.6% -0.2%

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 West Lancashire 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.