With a majority in Greenwich and Woolwich, Labour Party member Matthew Thomas Pennycook will continue to serve as the constituency's MP.
Matthew Pennycook is the Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, and has been an MP continually since May 7, 2015.
The total turnout for this election in Greenwich and Woolwich was 58.1 per cent, and Mr Pennycook received 23,999 votes.
On social media platform X, Mr Pennycook said: “It is an honour to be returned as the Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich.
“You have once again put your trust in me, and I will not let you down.”
It is an honour to be returned as the Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich.
— Matthew Pennycook (@mtpennycook) July 5, 2024
You have once again put your trust in me and I will not let you down. pic.twitter.com/DICSVRghnh
Volunteers began counting the votes at 10pm yesterday (Thursday, July 4) when the polls closed.
Who were the candidates in Greenwich and Woolwich?
Liberal Democrats – Chris Annous
Climate Party – Priyank Bakshi
The Conservative Party – Jonathan Goff
Reform UK - Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye
Independent – Niko Omilana
Labour Party – Matthew Thomas Pennycook
Workers Party – Sheikh Raquib
The Green Party – Stacy Elaine Smith
A breakdown of results
Liberal Democrats – 3,865
Climate Party – 173
The Conservative Party – 4,863
Reform UK – 3,305 Independent – 311
Labour Party – 23,999
Workers Party – 570
The Green Party – 5,633
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