Electionpedia.comJohn Hayes (Conservative) won South Holland and The Deepings in the 2024 UK general election by 6,856 votes over Matt Swainson (Reform UK).
John Hayes received 17,462 votes (38.02%). Matt Swainson received 10,606 votes (23.09%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hayes ↗Elected | Conservative | 17,462 | 38.02% |
| 2 | Matt Swainson | Reform UK | 10,606 | 23.09% |
| 3 | Paul Hilliar | Labour | 9,086 | 19.78% |
| 4 | Mark Le Sage | Independent | 5,031 | 10.95% |
| 5 | Jack Braginton | Liberal Democrat | 1,945 | 4.23% |
| 6 | Rhys Baker | Green Party | 1,800 | 3.92% |
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South Holland and The Deepings General Election Result 2024: John Hayes Won
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