Yorkshire and the Humber · Former constituency (1974–2005)
Pontefract and Castleford
Every general election in Pontefract and Castleford since 1974 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 15,246.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,973 | 63.7% | |
| Conservative | 5,727 | 17.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,942 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 2,305 | 7.0% | |
| Valid votes | 32,947 | ||
| Majority | 15,246 | 46.3% | |
Turnout 53.2% of 61,897 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | Con | 15,246 | 46.3 | 53.2% | |
| 2001 | Lab | Con | 16,378 | 52.2 | 49.7% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 25,725 | 62.1 | 66.3% | |
| 1992 | Lab | Con | 23,495 | 48.9 | 74.3% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 21,626 | 45.7 | 73.5% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Con | 13,691 | 31.3 | 66.5% | |
| February 1974 | Lab | Con | 23,804 | 51.7 | 77.1% |
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 Pontefract and Castleford?
Labour won Pontefract and Castleford at the 2005 general election with a majority of 15,246.
Which parties have won Pontefract and Castleford?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 7.
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