Electionpedia.comJulian Smith (Conservative) won Skipton and Ripon in the 2024 UK general election by 1,650 votes over Malcolm Birks (Labour).
Julian Smith received 18,833 votes (35.23%). Malcolm Birks received 17,183 votes (32.15%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Smith ↗Elected | Conservative | 18,833 | 35.23% |
| 2 | Malcolm Birks | Labour | 17,183 | 32.15% |
| 3 | Simon Garvey | Reform UK | 8,516 | 15.93% |
| 4 | Andrew Murday | Liberal Democrat | 4,194 | 7.85% |
| 5 | Andy Brown | Green Party | 3,446 | 6.45% |
| 6 | Ryan Kett | The Yorkshire Party | 627 | 1.17% |
| 7 | Keith Tordoff | Independent | 493 | 0.92% |
| 8 | Guy Phoenix | Heritage Party | 158 | 0.30% |
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Skipton and Ripon General Election Result 2024: Julian Smith Won
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