Constituency
Braintree
At a glance
The MP for Braintree is Sir James Cleverly (Conservative), who has held the seat since 2015. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Con hold: he took 35.5% of the vote for a majority of 3,670, on a 63.1% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Conservative share of the vote was down 32.1 points, and turnout fell from 67.1%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,670 · Turnout 63.1% · Electorate 77,673
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cleverly | Conservative | 17,414 | 35.5% |
| Matthew Wright | Labour | 13,744 | 28% |
| Richard Thomson | Reform UK | 11,346 | 23.1% |
| Kieron Franks | Liberal Democrat | 2,879 | 5.9% |
| Paul Thorogood | Green Party | 2,878 | 5.9% |
| David Heather | Independent | 767 | 1.6% |
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 | James Cleverly (Con) | Con hold | 3,670 |
| 2019 | James Cleverly (Con) | Con hold | 24,673 |
| 2017 | James Cleverly (Con) | Con hold | 18,422 |
| 2015 | James Cleverly (Con) | Con hold | 17,610 |
| 2010 | Brooks Newmark (Con) | Con hold | 16,121 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sir James Cleverly | Conservative | 2015 to present |
| Brooks Newmark | Conservative | 2010 to 2015 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.