Constituency
South Holland and The Deepings
At a glance
The MP for South Holland and The Deepings is Sir John Hayes (Conservative), who has held the seat since at least 2010, the earliest election our results cover. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Con hold: he took 38.0% of the vote for a majority of 6,856, on a 58.5% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Conservative share of the vote was down 37.9 points, and turnout fell from 64.7%.
2024 general election result
Majority 6,856 · Turnout 58.5% · Electorate 78,473
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hayes | Conservative | 17,462 | 38% |
| Matt Swainson | Reform UK | 10,606 | 23.1% |
| Paul Hilliar | Labour | 9,086 | 19.8% |
| Mark Le Sage | Independent | 5,031 | 11% |
| Jack Braginton | Liberal Democrat | 1,945 | 4.2% |
| Rhys Baker | Green Party | 1,800 | 3.9% |
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 | John Hayes (Con) | Con hold | 6,856 |
| 2019 | John Hayes (Con) | Con hold | 30,838 |
| 2017 | John Hayes (Con) | Con hold | 24,897 |
| 2015 | John Hayes (Con) | Con hold | 18,567 |
| 2010 | John Hayes (Con) | Con hold | 21,880 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Hayes | Conservative | 2010 to present |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.