Constituency
Carlisle
At a glance
The MP for Carlisle is Ms Julie Minns (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: she took 39.4% of the vote for a majority of 5,200, on a 59.1% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 3.6 points, and turnout fell from 65.9%.
2024 general election result
Majority 5,200 · Turnout 59.1% · Electorate 77,863
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Minns | Labour | 18,129 | 39.4% |
| John Stevenson | Conservative | 12,929 | 28.1% |
| Stephen Ward | Reform UK | 9,295 | 20.2% |
| Brian Wernham | Liberal Democrat | 2,982 | 6.5% |
| Gavin Hawkton | Green Party | 1,922 | 4.2% |
| Sean Reed | Independent | 303 | 0.7% |
| Rachel Hayton | Social Democratic Party | 244 | 0.5% |
| Thomas Lynestrider | Independent | 175 | 0.4% |
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 | Julie Minns (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 5,200 |
| 2019 | John Stevenson (Con) | Con hold | 8,319 |
| 2017 | John Stevenson (Con) | Con hold | 2,599 |
| 2015 | John Stevenson (Con) | Con hold | 2,774 |
| 2010 | John Stevenson (Con) | Con gain from Lab | 853 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Julie Minns | Labour | 2024 to present |
| John Stevenson | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.