Yorkshire and the Humber · Former constituency (1983–2005)
Barnsley West and Penistone
Every general election in Barnsley West and Penistone since 1983 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 11,314.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,372 | 55.3% | |
| Conservative | 9,058 | 24.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,422 | 20.1% | |
| Valid votes | 36,852 | ||
| Majority | 11,314 | 30.7% | |
Turnout 55.0% of 67,017 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | Con | 11,314 | 30.7 | 55.0% | |
| 2001 | Lab | Con | 12,352 | 35.7 | 52.9% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 17,267 | 40.9 | 65.0% | |
| 1992 | Lab | Con | 14,504 | 30.2 | 75.8% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 14,191 | 30.7 | 75.6% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Con | 10,342 | 23.3 | 72.3% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Barnsley West and Penistone?
Labour won Barnsley West and Penistone at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,314.
Which parties have won Barnsley West and Penistone?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 6.
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