Electionpedia.comPeter Prinsley (Labour) won Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket in the 2024 UK general election by 1,452 votes over Will Tanner (Conservative).
Peter Prinsley received 16,745 votes (32.90%). Will Tanner received 15,293 votes (30.05%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Prinsley ↗Elected | Labour | 16,745 | 32.90% |
| 2 | Will Tanner | Conservative | 15,293 | 30.05% |
| 3 | Scott Hussey | Reform UK | 8,595 | 16.89% |
| 4 | Emma Buckmaster | Green Party | 5,761 | 11.32% |
| 5 | Peter McDonald | Liberal Democrat | 3,154 | 6.20% |
| 6 | Jeremy Lee | Independent | 819 | 1.61% |
| 7 | Richard Baker-Howard | Rejoin EU | 350 | 0.69% |
| 8 | Darren Turner | Communist Party of Britain | 176 | 0.35% |
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Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket General Election Result 2024: Peter Prinsley Won
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