Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
At a glance
The MP for Derbyshire Dales is John Whitby (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 34.6% of the vote for a majority of 350, on a 69.9% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 10.7 points, and turnout fell from 76.9%.
2024 general election result
Majority 350 · Turnout 69.9% · Electorate 73,324
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Whitby | Labour | 17,759 | 34.6% |
| Sarah Dines | Conservative | 17,409 | 34% |
| Edward Oakenfull | Reform UK | 7,728 | 15.1% |
| Robert Court | Liberal Democrat | 4,860 | 9.5% |
| Kelda Boothroyd | Green Party | 2,830 | 5.5% |
| Rachel Elnaugh-Love | Independent | 369 | 0.7% |
| Helen Wetherall | True & Fair Party | 317 | 0.6% |
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 | John Whitby (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 350 |
| 2019 | Sarah Dines (Con) | Con hold | 17,381 |
| 2017 | Patrick McLoughlin (Con) | Con hold | 14,327 |
| 2015 | Patrick McLoughlin (Con) | Con hold | 14,044 |
| 2010 | Patrick McLoughlin (Con) | Con hold | 13,866 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Whitby | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Sarah Dines | Conservative | 2019 to 2024 |
| Patrick McLoughlin | Conservative | 2010 to 2019 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.