Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
At a glance
The MP for Houghton and Sunderland South is Bridget Phillipson (Labour), who has held the seat since at least 2010, the earliest election our results cover. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab hold: she took 47.1% of the vote for a majority of 7,169, on a 51.0% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 6.4 points, and turnout fell from 57.8%.
2024 general election result
Majority 7,169 · Turnout 51% · Electorate 78,448
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 18,837 | 47.1% |
| Sam Wood-Brass | Reform UK | 11,668 | 29.1% |
| Chris Burnicle | Conservative | 5,514 | 13.8% |
| Paul Edgeworth | Liberal Democrat | 2,290 | 5.7% |
| Richard Bradley | Green Party | 1,723 | 4.3% |
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 | Bridget Phillipson (Lab) | Lab hold | 7,169 |
| 2019 | Bridget Phillipson (Lab) | Lab hold | 3,115 |
| 2017 | Bridget Phillipson (Lab) | Lab hold | 12,341 |
| 2015 | Bridget Phillipson (Lab) | Lab hold | 12,938 |
| 2010 | Bridget Phillipson (Lab) | Lab hold | 10,990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 2010 to present |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.