Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield
At a glance
The MP for Welwyn Hatfield is Andrew Lewin (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 41.0% of the vote for a majority of 3,799, on a 64.4% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 9.4 points, and turnout fell from 69.5%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,799 · Turnout 64.4% · Electorate 75,259
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lewin | Labour | 19,877 | 41% |
| Grant Shapps | Conservative | 16,078 | 33.2% |
| Jack Aaron | Reform UK | 6,397 | 13.2% |
| John Munro | Liberal Democrat | 3,117 | 6.4% |
| Sarah Butcher | Green Party | 2,986 | 6.2% |
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 | Andrew Lewin (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 3,799 |
| 2019 | Grant Shapps (Con) | Con hold | 10,955 |
| 2017 | Grant Shapps (Con) | Con hold | 7,369 |
| 2015 | Grant Shapps (Con) | Con hold | 12,153 |
| 2010 | Grant Shapps (Con) | Con hold | 17,423 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lewin | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Grant Shapps | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.