Election for the constituency of Wirral West on 4 July 2024

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

Labour hold by Matthew Patrick with a majority of 9,998 - 20.0% - on a turnout of 68.6%.

An electorate of 72,838, having a valid vote count of 49,951 and an invalid vote count of 187.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PATRICK, Matthew Lab 23,156 46.4% 1.2%
JOHNSON, Jenny Con 13,158 26.3% -18.0%
FERGUSON, Ken RUK 6,422 12.9% 10.6%
JENKINSON, Gail Green 4,160 8.3% 5.8%
REISDORF, Peter LD 3,055 6.1% 0.4%

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 Wirral West 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.