Electionpedia.comRebecca Long-Bailey (Labour) won Salford in the 2024 UK general election by 15,101 votes over Keith Whalley (Reform UK).
Rebecca Long-Bailey received 21,132 votes (53.22%). Keith Whalley received 6,031 votes (15.19%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebecca Long-Bailey ↗Elected | Labour | 21,132 | 53.22% |
| 2 | Keith Whalley | Reform UK | 6,031 | 15.19% |
| 3 | Wendy Olsen | Green Party | 5,188 | 13.07% |
| 4 | Hilary Scott | Conservative | 3,583 | 9.02% |
| 5 | Jake Austin | Liberal Democrat | 2,752 | 6.93% |
| 6 | Mustafa Abdullah | Workers Party of Britain | 791 | 1.99% |
| 7 | Stephen Lewthwaite | Social Democratic Party | 227 | 0.57% |
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Salford General Election Result 2024: Rebecca Long-Bailey Won
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