Constituency
West Suffolk
At a glance
The MP for West Suffolk is Nick Timothy (Conservative), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Con hold: he took 34.3% of the vote for a majority of 3,247, on a 59.8% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Conservative share of the vote was down 31.5 points, and turnout fell from 64.1%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,247 · Turnout 59.8% · Electorate 77,145
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Timothy | Conservative | 15,814 | 34.3% |
| Rebecca Denness | Labour | 12,567 | 27.2% |
| David Bull | Reform UK | 9,623 | 20.8% |
| Henry Batchelor | Liberal Democrat | 4,284 | 9.3% |
| Mark Ereira | Green Party | 2,910 | 6.3% |
| Katie Parker | Independent | 485 | 1.1% |
| Luke O'Brien | Independent | 345 | 0.7% |
| Ivan Kinsman | Social Democratic Party | 133 | 0.3% |
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 | Nick Timothy (Con) | Con hold | 3,247 |
| 2019 | Matthew Hancock (Con) | Con hold | 23,194 |
| 2017 | Matt Hancock (Con) | Con hold | 17,063 |
| 2015 | Matthew Hancock (Con) | Con hold | 14,984 |
| 2010 | Matthew Hancock (Con) | Con hold | 13,050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Timothy | Conservative | 2024 to present |
| Matthew Hancock | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.