Constituency
South Suffolk
At a glance
The MP for South Suffolk is James Cartlidge (Conservative), who has held the seat since 2015. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Con hold: he took 33.0% of the vote for a majority of 3,047, on a 65.4% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Conservative share of the vote was down 29.2 points, and turnout fell from 70.2%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,047 · Turnout 65.4% · Electorate 74,619
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cartlidge | Conservative | 16,082 | 33% |
| Emma Bishton | Labour | 13,035 | 26.7% |
| Beverley England | Reform UK | 9,252 | 19% |
| Tom Bartleet | Liberal Democrat | 6,424 | 13.2% |
| Jessie Carter | Green Party | 4,008 | 8.2% |
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 | James Cartlidge (Con) | Con hold | 3,047 |
| 2019 | James Cartlidge (Con) | Con hold | 22,897 |
| 2017 | James Cartlidge (Con) | Con hold | 17,749 |
| 2015 | James Cartlidge (Con) | Con hold | 17,545 |
| 2010 | Tim Yeo (Con) | Con hold | 8,689 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Cartlidge | Conservative | 2015 to present |
| Tim Yeo | Conservative | 2010 to 2015 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.