Electionpedia.comYvette Cooper (Labour) won Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley in the 2024 UK general election by 6,630 votes over John Thomas (Reform UK).
Yvette Cooper received 17,089 votes (47.53%). John Thomas received 10,459 votes (29.09%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yvette Cooper ↗Elected | Labour | 17,089 | 47.53% |
| 2 | John Thomas | Reform UK | 10,459 | 29.09% |
| 3 | Laura Weldon | Conservative | 5,406 | 15.03% |
| 4 | Olli Watkins | Green Party | 1,651 | 4.59% |
| 5 | Jamie Needle | Liberal Democrat | 1,213 | 3.37% |
| 6 | Trevor Lake | Social Democratic Party | 139 | 0.39% |
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Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley General Election Result 2024: Yvette Cooper Won
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