Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
At a glance
The MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley is Yvette Cooper (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab hold: she took 47.5% of the vote for a majority of 6,630, on a 48.2% turnout. The seat was first contested on its current boundaries at the 2024 general election, so there are no earlier results in our data.
2024 general election result
Majority 6,630 · Turnout 48.2% · Electorate 74,618
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Cooper | Labour | 17,089 | 47.5% |
| John Thomas | Reform UK | 10,459 | 29.1% |
| Laura Weldon | Conservative | 5,406 | 15% |
| Olli Watkins | Green Party | 1,651 | 4.6% |
| Jamie Needle | Liberal Democrat | 1,213 | 3.4% |
| Trevor Lake | Social Democratic Party | 139 | 0.4% |
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 | Yvette Cooper (Lab) | Lab hold | 6,630 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.