General election results
Results of past General Elections for Islington North and Islington South and Finsbury constituencies
Under the fixed-term parliament act UK Parliamentary general elections are held every five years. Sometimes elections can be more often if enough MPs agree.
The candidate with the most votes in each constituency becomes the MP for that area. Usually, the political party with the most MPs then forms the government.
There are two parliamentary constituencies in Islington:
- Islington North - electorate as of July 2024: 72,852
- Islington South and Finsbury - electorate as of July 2024: 74,122
Past General Election results
2024 General Election results
These are the results for the Islington constituencies in the General Election held on Thursday 4 July 2024.
Islington North
Elected as MP for Islington North constituency
| Elected as MP | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CORBYN Jeremy | Independent | 24,120 |
Other candidates
| Name of candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| AGGARWAL Vikas | Liberal Democrats | 1,661 |
| HARRIES Karen Anne |
The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,950 |
| JOSLING Paul Dominic |
32 | |
| KATES Sheridan |
Green Party | 2,660 |
| NARGUND Praful | Labour Party | 16,873 |
| NELSON Martyn John |
Reform UK | 1,710 |
- Electorate: 72,852
- Number of votes cast: 49,195
- Turnout (percentage of eligible voters who voted in this election): 67.5%
Rejected ballots
| Reason for rejection | Total rejected votes |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter as entitled to | 72 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 1 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 116 |
Islington South and Finsbury
Elected as MP for Islington South and Finsbury constituency
| Elected as MP | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| THORNBERRY Emily | Labour Party | 22,946 |
Other candidates
| Name of candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| NELSON Max Jefferson | Reform UK | 3,388 |
| PAINTER Jake | Social Democratic Party | 162 |
| PARRY Andrew | Independent | 569 |
| ROSS Carne | Green Party | 7,491 |
| SAUNDERS Ethan | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 215 |
| SINCLAIR Imogen Alice | The Conservative Party Candidate | 3,584 |
| STACY Terry | Liberal Democrats | 4,045 |
| WOODBURN Lesley | Party Of Women | 354 |
- Electorate: 74,122
- Number of votes cast: 42,989
- Turnout (percentage of eligible voters who voted in this election): 58.0%
Rejected ballots
| Reason for rejection | Total rejected votes |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter as entitled to | 36 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 199 |
2019 General Election results
These are the results for the Islington constituencies in the General Election held on Thursday 12 December 2019.
Islington North
The results in Islington North for the parliamentary General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019 are:
|
Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BRICK, Nick The Incredible Flying | The Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 236 |
| CLARK, James | Conservative and Unionist Party | 5,483 |
| CORBYN, Jeremy Bernard | Labour Party | 34,603 - ELECTED |
| DAVID, Yosef Hayeem | Brexit Party | 742 |
| RUSSELL, Caroline | Green Party | 4,326 |
| WAKELING, Nick | Liberal Democrats | 8,415 |
Electorate: 75,162
Turnout: 71.8%
Rejected ballots
|
Reason |
Total rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates that voter was entitled to | 37 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 2 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 188 |
Islington South and Finsbury
This webpage is for a past election. For the Islington South and Finsbury constituency results during the General Election 2024, visit our 2024 results page.
The results in Islington South and Finsbury for the parliamentary General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019 are:
|
Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CHARALAMBOUS, Jason Theo George | The Conservative Party | 8,045 |
| HANNAM, Paddy | Brexit Party | 1,136 |
| HUSSAIN, Talia | Green Party | 1,987 |
| OF BUNHILL, Lord Sandys | The Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 182 |
| POTHALINGAM, Kate Elizabeth | Liberal Democrats | 9,569 |
| THORNBERRY, Emily Anne | Labour Party | 26,897 - ELECTED |
Electorate: 70,489
Turnout: 68.1%
Rejected ballots
|
Reason |
Total rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates that voter was entitled to | 43 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 128 |
2017 General Election results
These are the results for the Islington constituencies in the General Election held on Thursday 8 June 2017.
Islington North
Winning candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORBYN Jeremy Bernard | Labour Party | 40086 | 72.8 | 33215 |
Other candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGUS Keith | Liberal Democrats | 4946 | 8.9 |
| CAMERON-BLACKIE Susanne | Independent | 41 | 0.07 |
| CLARK James Tovey | Conservatives | 6971&; | 12.4 |
| FOSTER Michael Adam | 208 | 0.38 | |
| FRASER Keith Graham | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 413 | 0.75 |
| KNAPP Knigel | The Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 106 | 0.19 |
| MARTIN Bill | The Socialist Party (GB) | 21 | 0.03 |
| MENDOZA Andres | Communist League | 7; | 0.01 |
| RUSSELL Caroline | Green Party | 2229 | 4.05 |
Electorate: 74831
Rejected: 122
Turnout: 73.6%
Islington South and Finsbury
Winning candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNBERRY Emily | Labour | 30188 | 62.6 | 20263 |
Other candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARALAMBOUS Jason Theo George | Conservatives | 9925 | 20.6 |
| DESMIER Alain Cyril Matthew | Liberal Democrats | 5809 | 12.05 |
| HAMDACHE Benali | Green Party | 1198 | 2.48 |
| MUSWELL Pete | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 929 | 1.93 |
Electorate: 69536
Rejected: 147
Turnout: 69.3%
2015 General Election results
These are the results for the Islington constituencies in the General Election held on Thursday 7 May 2015.
Islington North
Winning candidate
| Name | Party | No. of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Corbyn | Labour Party | 29,659 |
Other candidates
| Name | Party | No. of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Burghart | The Conservative Party | 8,456 |
| Greg Clough | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 1,971 |
| Jeremy Corbyn | Labour Party | 29,659 |
| Julian Gregory | Liberal Democrats | 3,984 |
| Bill Martin | The Socialist Party of Great Britain | 112 |
| Caroline Russell | Green Party | 5,043 |
Islington South and Finsbury
Winning candidate
| Name | Party | No. of Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Thornberry | Labour Party | 22,547 |
Other candidates
| Name | Party | No. of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Kirton | Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol | 309 |
| Charlie Kiss | Green Party | 3,371 |
| Mark Lim | The Conservative Party | 9,839 |
| Peter Muswell | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 3,375 |
| Terry Stacy | Liberal Democrats | 4,829 |
| Emily Thornberry | Labour Party | 22,547 |
2010 General Election results
These are the results for the Islington constituencies in the General Election held on Thursday 6 May 2010.
Islington North
Election of a a Member of Parliament for the Islington North constituency. Declaration of Result of Poll.
I, the undersigned, being the Returning Officer at the Election of a Member of Parliament for the Islington North constituency, held on the 6th day of May 2010, do hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate at the said election is as follows:
| Candidate's surname | Other name(s) | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERRILL-COX | Adrian Leigh | The Conservative Party Candidate | 6339 |
| CORBYN | Jeremy Bernard | The Labour Party Candidate | 24276 |
| DIXON | Emma Louise | Green Party | 1348 |
| JAMIESON-BALL | Rhodri Iain | Liberal Democrats | 11,875 |
| LENNON | Dominic Joseph | UK Independence Party | 716 |
The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows:
- Want of an official mark: 0
- voting for more candidates than the voter was entitled to: 56
- writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty: 78
- Total: 44,688
The total number of votes recorded represented 65.62% of the registered electors.
And I do hereby declare that the said: Jeremy Bernard Corbyn is duly elected Member of Parliament for the said constituency.
Dated: 7 May 2010
Signed: John Foster (Returning Officer)
Correction to verification figure for the Parliamentary Election to the Islington North Constituency
The total verified ballot papers announced earlier today, Friday 7 May, was inaccurate and has subsequently been corrected from 43,654 to 44,688. This changes the turnout figure for that constituency from 64.1% to 65.62%. This does not affect the accuracy of the calculation of the votes cast for the individual candidates nor the outcome of the election.
Islington South and Finsbury
Election of a Member of Parliament for the Islington South & Finsbury constituency. Declaration of Result of Poll.
I, the undersigned, being the Returning Officer at the Election of a Member of Parliament for the Islington South & Finsbury constituency, held on the 6th day of May 2010, do hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate at the said election is as follows:
| Candidate's surname | Other name(s) | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| COX | Antonia Mary | The Conservative Party Candidate | 8449 |
| DEBOO | Richard James | Animals Count | 149 |
| DODDS | John | English Democrats - "Putting England First!" | 301 |
| FOX | Bridget Caroline | Liberal Democrats | 14,838 |
| HUMPHREYS | James William | Green Party | 710 |
| MCDONALD | Rose-Marie | UK Independence Party | 701 |
| THORNBERRY | Emily | The Labour Party Candidate | 18,407 |
The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows:
- Want of an official mark: 0
- voting for more candidates than the voter was entitled to: 72
- writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty: 98
- Total: 43,725
The total number of votes recorded represented 64.62%. of the registered electors.
And I do hereby declare that the said: Emily Thornberry is duly elected Member of Parliament for the said constituency.
Dated: 7 May 2010
Signed: John Foster (Returning Officer)
2005 General Election results
These are the results for the Islington constituencies in the General Election held on Thursday 5 May 2005.
Islington North
Election of a Member of Parliament for the Islington North constituency. Declaration of Result of Poll.
I, the undersigned, being the Returning Officer at the Election of a Member of Parliament for the Islington North constituency, held on the 5th day of May 2005, do hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate at the said election is as follows:
|
Candidate's surname |
Other name(s) |
Description |
Number of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORBYN | Jeremy Bernard | The Labour Party Candidate | 16,118 |
| NOTT | Jon Robert | Green Party | 2,234 |
| TALBOT | Nicola Emma | The Conservative Party Candidate | 3,740 |
| WILLOUGHBY | Laura | Liberal Democrat | 9,402 |
Jeremy Bernard Corbyn duly elected a Member for the Islington North Constituency.
Islington South and Finsbury
|
Candidate's surname |
Other name(s) |
Description |
Number of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Bridget Caroline | Liberal Democrat | 11,861 |
| ELTON | Andrew James | The Official Monster Raving Looney Party | 189 |
| GIDDEN | Chris | Independent; | 31 |
| HUMPHREYS | James William | Green party | 1.471 |
| McLEAN | Melanie Lylla | The Conservative Party Candidate | 4,594 |
| THEOPHANIDES | Patricia Theresa | UK Independence Party | 470 |
| THORNBERRY | Emily | The Labour Party Candidate | 12,345 |
Emily Thornberry duly elected a Member for the Islington South Constituency.