PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Gateshead Constituency
Current MP Details
Gateshead is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the North East region of England. The seat was last held by Ian Mearns (Labour) between 6 May 2010 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
64,449
Turnout
38,145 (59%)
Majority
7,200
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
65,186
Turnout
42,103 (65%)
Majority
17,350
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
64,524
Turnout
37,949 (59%)
Majority
14,784
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
66,492
Turnout
38,257 (58%)
Majority
12,549
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
6 May 2010
to 30 May 2024
to 30 May 2024
Ian Mearns
Labour
Current Member
Ian Mearns is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Labour MP for Gateshead, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024.
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