Constituency
Birkenhead
At a glance
The MP for Birkenhead is Alison McGovern (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab hold: she took 52.1% of the vote for a majority of 13,798, on a 55.2% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was down 6.9 points, and turnout fell from 66.4%.
2024 general election result
Majority 13,798 · Turnout 55.2% · Electorate 78,091
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison McGovern | Labour | 22,468 | 52.1% |
| Jo Bird | Green Party | 8,670 | 20.1% |
| Tony Stanley | Reform UK | 6,142 | 14.2% |
| Sarah Payne | Conservative | 3,238 | 7.5% |
| Stuart Kelly | Liberal Democrat | 2,292 | 5.3% |
| Catherine Evans | Freedom Alliance | 324 | 0.8% |
Past election results
Every General Election and by-election in this seat, newest first. Open one for the full candidate list.
| Election | Winner | Result | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alison McGovern (Lab) | Lab hold | 13,798 |
| 2019 | Mick Whitley (Lab) | Lab hold | 17,705 |
| 2017 | Frank Field (Lab) | Lab hold | 25,514 |
| 2015 | Frank Field (Lab) | Lab hold | 20,652 |
| 2010 | Frank Field (Lab) | Lab hold | 15,395 |
Members for this seat
Everyone who has won the seat at the elections in our records, which begin with the 2010 general election. Members before then are not shown.
| Member | Party | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Alison McGovern | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Mick Whitley | Labour | 2019 to 2024 |
| Frank Field | Labour | 2010 to 2019 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.