Constituency
Hexham
At a glance
The MP for Hexham is Joe Morris (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 46.3% of the vote for a majority of 3,713, on a 67.8% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 14.7 points, and turnout fell from 75.3%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,713 · Turnout 67.8% · Electorate 76,431
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Morris | Labour | 23,988 | 46.3% |
| Guy Opperman | Conservative | 20,275 | 39.1% |
| Nick Morphet | Green Party | 2,467 | 4.8% |
| Nick Cott | Liberal Democrat | 2,376 | 4.6% |
| Chris Whaley | Independent | 1,511 | 2.9% |
| William Clouston | Social Democratic Party | 1,211 | 2.3% |
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 | Joe Morris (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 3,713 |
| 2019 | Guy Opperman (Con) | Con hold | 10,549 |
| 2017 | Guy Opperman (Con) | Con hold | 9,236 |
| 2015 | Guy Opperman (Con) | Con hold | 12,031 |
| 2010 | Guy Opperman (Con) | Con hold | 5,788 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Morris | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Guy Opperman | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.