Constituency
South East Cornwall
At a glance
The MP for South East Cornwall is Anna Gelderd (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: she took 31.8% of the vote for a majority of 1,911, on a 67.8% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 11.6 points, and turnout fell from 74.7%.
2024 general election result
Majority 1,911 · Turnout 67.8% · Electorate 72,654
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Gelderd | Labour | 15,670 | 31.8% |
| Sheryll Murray | Conservative | 13,759 | 27.9% |
| Paul Wadley | Reform UK | 9,311 | 18.9% |
| Colin Martin | Liberal Democrat | 8,284 | 16.8% |
| Martin Corney | Green Party | 1,999 | 4.1% |
| Graham Cowdry | Heritage Party | 263 | 0.5% |
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 | Anna Gelderd (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 1,911 |
| 2019 | Sheryll Murray (Con) | Con hold | 20,971 |
| 2017 | Sheryll Murray (Con) | Con hold | 17,443 |
| 2015 | Sheryll Murray (Con) | Con hold | 16,995 |
| 2010 | Sheryll Murray (Con) | Con gain from LD | 3,220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Gelderd | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Sheryll Murray | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.