Constituency
Hemel Hempstead
At a glance
The MP for Hemel Hempstead is David Taylor (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 38.2% of the vote for a majority of 4,857, on a 62.1% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 10.1 points, and turnout fell from 69.3%.
2024 general election result
Majority 4,857 · Turnout 62.1% · Electorate 71,035
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Taylor | Labour | 16,844 | 38.2% |
| Andrew Williams | Conservative | 11,987 | 27.2% |
| Noel Willcox | Reform UK | 7,689 | 17.4% |
| Sammy Barry-Mears | Liberal Democrat | 5,096 | 11.6% |
| Sherief Hassan | Green Party | 2,492 | 5.6% |
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 | David Taylor (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 4,857 |
| 2019 | Mike Penning (Con) | Con hold | 14,563 |
| 2017 | Mike Penning (Con) | Con hold | 9,445 |
| 2015 | Mike Penning (Con) | Con hold | 14,420 |
| 2010 | Mike Penning (Con) | Con hold | 13,406 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| David Taylor | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Mike Penning | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.