Constituency
Bournemouth East
At a glance
The MP for Bournemouth East is Tom Hayes (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 40.8% of the vote for a majority of 5,479, on a 62.1% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 8.1 points, and turnout fell from 66.5%.
2024 general election result
Majority 5,479 · Turnout 62.1% · Electorate 72,354
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hayes | Labour | 18,316 | 40.8% |
| Tobias Ellwood | Conservative | 12,837 | 28.6% |
| Martin Houlden | Reform UK | 6,268 | 14% |
| Jon Nicholas | Liberal Democrat | 3,082 | 6.9% |
| Joe Salmon | Green Party | 2,790 | 6.2% |
| Kieron Wilson | Independent | 1,529 | 3.4% |
| Miles Penn | Social Democratic Party | 88 | 0.2% |
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 | Tom Hayes (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 5,479 |
| 2019 | Tobias Ellwood (Con) | Con hold | 8,806 |
| 2017 | Tobias Ellwood (Con) | Con hold | 7,937 |
| 2015 | Tobias Ellwood (Con) | Con hold | 14,612 |
| 2010 | Tobias Ellwood (Con) | Con hold | 7,728 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hayes | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Tobias Ellwood | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.