Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe
At a glance
The MP for Folkestone and Hythe is Tony Vaughan (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 34.7% of the vote for a majority of 3,729, on a 61.7% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 10.7 points, and turnout fell from 66.8%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,729 · Turnout 61.7% · Electorate 70,056
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Vaughan | Labour | 15,020 | 34.7% |
| Damian Collins | Conservative | 11,291 | 26.1% |
| Bill Wright | Reform UK | 10,685 | 24.7% |
| Marianne Brett | Green Party | 3,954 | 9.1% |
| Larry Ngan | Liberal Democrat | 1,736 | 4% |
| Momtaz Khanom | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 249 | 0.6% |
| David Allen | Fairer Voting Party | 240 | 0.6% |
| Andy Thomas | The Socialist Party of Great Britain | 71 | 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 | Tony Vaughan (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 3,729 |
| 2019 | Damian Collins (Con) | Con hold | 21,337 |
| 2017 | Damian Collins (Con) | Con hold | 15,411 |
| 2015 | Damian Collins (Con) | Con hold | 13,797 |
| 2010 | Damian Collins (Con) | Con hold | 10,122 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Vaughan | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Damian Collins | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.