General Election 2024: Portsmouth North and South vote Labour as city turns red - full list of results

Amanda Martin and Stephen Morgan have secured wins in Portsmouth North and South respectively, marking a historic moment for the city. Amanda Martin clinched the Portsmouth North seat with 14,495 votes, narrowly defeating Conservative incumbent Penny Mordaunt, who garnered 13,715 votes. The voter turnout for Portsmouth North was 59.29 per cent.

In her victory speech, she expressed gratitude to the other candidates, acknowledging that it’s “never easy” running for public office. She specifically thanked Penny Mordaunt for her 14 years of service as the MP for Portsmouth North. She said: “Whether you voted for Labour or not in this election, I want to say as your MP, I will work for you. Portsmouth is my home; it’s where everyone I love lives, and to be your MP is the privilege of a lifetime. I will not take it for granted.”

She also highlighted the significance of the election results, noting, “If my friend and colleague Stephen Morgan is returned, it will be the first time we have two Labour MPs in the home of the Royal Navy.” Stephen Morgan won the Portsmouth South seat with 18,857 votes, with Reform UK candidate Mark Zimmer coming in second with 5,702 votes. The voter turnout for Portsmouth South was 53.05 per cent.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Morgan expressed his connection to the city: “Being the MP for the city that I love is the greatest privilege of my life. It is clear we have made history tonight. We must use this historic result to change our country, to rebuild Britain, and provide it with the fresh start it needs.”

Speaking to The News, he stressed the need for action: “We’ve got to roll up our sleeves and deliver the change that people want to see. We’ve got to be realistic in delivering, but certainly, a Labour government will improve lives across Portsmouth.” Both newly elected MPs pledged to address pressing local issues, including sewage problems, the cost of living crisis, halting the Aquind interconnector project, and improving primary care in the NHS.

Portsmouth North results

Amanda Martin - Labour Party - 14,495

Penny Mordaunt - The Conservative Party - 13,715

Melvyn Todd - Reform UK - 8,501

Simon Dodd - Liberal Democrat - 3,031

Duncan Robinson - The Green Party - 1,851

Turnout - 59.29 per cent - 41,741 votes

Portsmouth South results

Stephen Morgan - Labour Party - 18,857

Mark Zimmer - Reform UK - 5,702

Signe Biddle - The Conservative Party - 5,643

Charlie Murphy - Liberal Democrat - 4,886

Elliott Lee - The Green Party - 3,107

Jacob Short - Independent- 733

Turnout - 53.05 per cent