By-election
Runcorn and Helsby
By-election · 1 May 2025 · England
Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK) won the seat, a RUK gain from Lab, with a majority of 6 on a 46.2% turnout.
Electorate 70,666 · Valid votes 32,655 · Turnout 46.2%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Joanne Pochin | Reform UK | 12,645 | 38.7% |
| Karen Louise Shore | Labour | 12,639 | 38.7% |
| Sean Houlston | Conservative | 2,341 | 7.2% |
| Chris Copeman | Green Party | 2,314 | 7.1% |
| Paul Michael Duffy | Liberal Democrat | 942 | 2.9% |
| Dan Clarke | Liberal | 454 | 1.4% |
| Michael Williams | Independent | 363 | 1.1% |
| Alan McKie | Independent | 269 | 0.8% |
| Peter Ford | Workers Party of Britain | 164 | 0.5% |
| John Stevens | Rejoin EU | 129 | 0.4% |
| Howling Laud Hope | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 128 | 0.4% |
| Catherine Anne Blaiklock | English Democrats | 95 | 0.3% |
| Paul Andrew Murphy | Social Democratic Party | 68 | 0.2% |
| Jason Philip Hughes | Volt United Kingdom | 54 | 0.2% |
| Graham Harry Moore | English Constitution Party | 50 | 0.2% |
See this constituency & its current MP
Source: UK Parliament election results.