Constituency
South Dorset
At a glance
The MP for South Dorset is Lloyd Hatton (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 31.9% of the vote for a majority of 1,048, on a 64.6% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 6.7 points, and turnout fell from 69.2%.
2024 general election result
Majority 1,048 · Turnout 64.6% · Electorate 75,924
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Hatton | Labour | 15,659 | 31.9% |
| Richard Drax | Conservative | 14,611 | 29.8% |
| Morgan Young | Reform UK | 8,168 | 16.7% |
| Matt Bell | Liberal Democrat | 8,017 | 16.3% |
| Catherine Bennett | Green Party | 2,153 | 4.4% |
| Joy Wilson | Independent | 192 | 0.4% |
| Giovanna Lewis | Independent | 185 | 0.4% |
| Rosie Morrell | Independent | 52 | 0.1% |
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 | Lloyd Hatton (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 1,048 |
| 2019 | Richard Drax (Con) | Con hold | 17,153 |
| 2017 | Richard Drax (Con) | Con hold | 11,695 |
| 2015 | Richard Drax (Con) | Con hold | 11,994 |
| 2010 | Richard Drax (Con) | Con gain from Lab | 7,443 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Hatton | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Richard Drax | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.