The results of the 2024 general election are in for Stockport borough's three constituencies: Cheadle, Hazel Grove, and Stockport. 

• CHEADLE - Lib Dem candidate Tom Morrison is elected with 23,681 votes. 
• HAZEL GROVE - Lib Dem candidate Lisa Smart is elected with 17,321 votes. 
• STOCKPORT - Labour candidate Navendu Mishra is re-elected with 21,787 votes. 

Whilst Stockport constituency remains in Labour's hands, the Conservatives have lost two seats to the Lib Dems in Cheadle and Hazel Grove. The result has been described as a 'big win' for the Lib Dems - it is the first time that either Cheadle or Hazel Grove has had a Liberal MP since 2015.

Both are also the only two seats in Greater Manchester which are not Labour-controlled.

The full results are as follows, with winners highlighted in bold:

Cheadle

• Alexander Drury – Green (1,630)
• Marcus Farmer – Independent (105)
• Kelly Fowler – Labour (7,909)
• Tanya Manzoor – Workers Party (811)
• Tom Morrison – Liberal Democrats (23,681)
• Mary Robinson – Conservative (11,446)
• Stephen Speakman – Reform UK (5,149)

Hazel Grove

• Paul Athans – Conservative (9,011)
• John Kelly – Reform UK (6,955)
• Tim O'Rourke – Social Democratic Party (113)
• Graham Reid – Green (1,763)
• Lisa Smart – Liberal Democrats (17,321)
• Claire Vibert – Labour (10,828)

Stockport

• Oliver Johnstone – Conservative (4,967)
• Ayesha Khan – Workers Party (1,630)
• Wendy Meikle – Liberal Democrats (3,724)
• Helena Mellish – Green (4,865)
• Navendu Mishra – Labour (21,787)
• Lynn Schofield – Reform UK (6,517)
• Ashley Walker – Stockport Fights Austerity No To Cuts (193)

The turnout for the constituencies was as follows:

• Cheadle - 68.4%
• Hazel Grove - 63.4%
• Stockport - 57.2%

What the winning candidates said

Speaking of her win, Lisa Smart said: "This is the fourth time I've stood on this stage at a general election. [...] To be elected as the first woman to represent Hazel Grove in Parliament is the honour of my life, and it's a responsibility I don't take lightly. [...]

"My biggest thanks, of course, goes to the people of Hazel Grove - without doubt, the finest constituency in the land. Thank you for putting your trust in me to work with you on the things you told me you care about.

"Whether it's getting Stepping Hill sorted, taking real action to tackle the cost of living for those who are struggling, or bringing an end to sewage dumping, I will do my best for you."

Ms Smart also paid tribute to Lord Andrew Stunnell, the former Hazel Grove MP, who passed away recently.

Shortly after, Navendu Mishra was elected as MP for Stockport.

Mr Mishra said: "I want to thank the voters of Stockport constituency for re-electing me for a second term with a large majority. I'm very grateful to them. [...] Regardless of how people voted, [...] I represent everyone in the constituency.

He also said: "Housing is the single-most issue for me in Stockport for my constituents."

Tom Morrison was announced as the new MP for Cheadle around 3.40am. He described his election as 'the honour of [his] life'.

Outlining his plan of action, Mr Morrison said: "In the immediate term, it's Stepping Hill hospital. I've been talking throughout this whole campaign that we need to get the funding it needs to function as a hospital. That's the number one priority."

Speaking of his 12,000 vote majority, Mr Morrison said: "I'm really humbled. I just can't thank the people of Cheadle enough for giving me this opportunity to serve them."

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