North West · Former constituency (1983–2005)
St Helens South
Every general election in St Helens South since 1983 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 9,309.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,345 | 54.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,036 | 28.3% | |
| Conservative | 4,602 | 13.0% | |
| Others | 1,490 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 35,473 | ||
| Majority | 9,309 | 26.2% | |
Turnout 53.9% of 65,844 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | LD | 9,309 | 26.2 | 53.9% | |
| 2001 | Lab | LD | 8,985 | 26.6 | 51.4% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 23,739 | 53.6 | 66.5% | |
| 1992 | Lab | Con | 18,209 | 36.6 | 73.8% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 13,801 | 27.9 | 71.3% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Con | 9,662 | 19.8 | 69.7% |
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 St Helens South?
Labour won St Helens South at the 2005 general election with a majority of 9,309.
Which parties have won St Helens South?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 6.
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