Electionpedia.comIan Murray (Labour) won Edinburgh South in the 2024 UK general election by 17,251 votes over Simita Kumar (Scottish National Party).
Ian Murray received 24,976 votes (53.34%). Simita Kumar received 7,725 votes (16.50%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Murray ↗Elected | Labour | 24,976 | 53.34% |
| 2 | Simita Kumar | Scottish National Party | 7,725 | 16.50% |
| 3 | Jo Phillips | Scottish Green Party | 4,270 | 9.12% |
| 4 | Christopher Cowdy | Conservative | 4,001 | 8.54% |
| 5 | Andy Williamson | Liberal Democrat | 2,746 | 5.86% |
| 6 | Cameron Rose | Reform UK | 1,845 | 3.94% |
| 7 | Alex Martin | Independent | 466 | 1.00% |
| 8 | Lynne Lyon | Alba Party | 454 | 0.97% |
| 9 | Phil Holden | Scottish Family Party | 267 | 0.57% |
| 10 | Mark Rowbotham | Independent | 76 | 0.16% |
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Edinburgh South General Election Result 2024: Ian Murray Won
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