Electionpedia.comTony Vaughan (Labour) won Folkestone and Hythe in the 2024 UK general election by 3,729 votes over Damian Collins (Conservative).
Tony Vaughan received 15,020 votes (34.73%). Damian Collins received 11,291 votes (26.11%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Vaughan ↗Elected | Labour | 15,020 | 34.73% |
| 2 | Damian Collins ↗ | Conservative | 11,291 | 26.11% |
| 3 | Bill Wright | Reform UK | 10,685 | 24.71% |
| 4 | Marianne Brett | Green Party | 3,954 | 9.14% |
| 5 | Larry Ngan | Liberal Democrat | 1,736 | 4.01% |
| 6 | Momtaz Khanom | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 249 | 0.58% |
| 7 | David Allen | Fairer Voting Party | 240 | 0.56% |
| 8 | Andy Thomas | The Socialist Party of Great Britain | 71 | 0.16% |
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Folkestone and Hythe General Election Result 2024: Tony Vaughan Won
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