Labour Holds Houghton and Sunderland South with 18,847 Votes; Reform UK Surges to Second with 11,668

Jul 4, 2024, 10:21 PM

Labour has retained the Houghton and Sunderland South seat in the first result of the night, with Bridget Phillipson re-elected as MP. Phillipson secured 18,847 votes, while Reform UK came in a strong second with 11,668 votes, pushing the Conservatives into third place with 5,514 votes. This result highlights a significant swing from the Conservatives to Labour, with a 13% shift, and a notable surge for Reform UK, which saw a 13.4% increase in their vote share. Labour achieved 47.1% of the vote, Reform 29.1%, and Conservatives 13.8%. The turnout in Houghton and Sunderland South was down by 6.6%. Reform UK's performance is seen as a major development, potentially reshaping the political landscape in the North and Midlands.