Michael Wheeler was elected.
Michael Wheeler received 20,277 votes (47.66%). Craig Birtwistle received 9,186 votes (21.59%).
- Winning party
- Labour
- Runner-up party
- Reform UK
- Winning majority
- 11,091
- Turnout
- 54.10%
- Valid votes
- 42,543
- Electorate
- 78,643
Michael Wheeler (Labour) won Worsley and Eccles in the 2024 UK general election by 11,091 votes over Craig Birtwistle (Reform UK).
Michael Wheeler received 20,277 votes (47.66%). Craig Birtwistle received 9,186 votes (21.59%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Wheeler ↗Elected | Labour | 20,277 | 47.66% |
| 2 | Craig Birtwistle | Reform UK | 9,186 | 21.59% |
| 3 | Bradley Mitchell | Conservative | 6,791 | 15.96% |
| 4 | David Jones | Green Party | 3,283 | 7.72% |
| 5 | Jemma De Vincenzo | Liberal Democrat | 1,851 | 4.35% |
| 6 | Nas Barghouti | Workers Party of Britain | 466 | 1.10% |
| 7 | Danny Moloney | Independent | 448 | 1.05% |
| 8 | Sally Griffiths | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 241 | 0.57% |
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Worsley and Eccles General Election Result 2024: Michael Wheeler Won
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