Belfast East
Represented in Parliament by Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party). Here is who won the last general election here, and a few numbers about the area.
Your MP at a glance
Gavin Robinson, Democratic Unionist Party. Open their full page →
These describe the record. They do not say why an MP voted or claimed as they did.
Who lives here
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Democratic Unionist Party
votes ahead of second place
of people who could vote did
Gavin Robinson won with 47% of the votes, and Naomi Long (Alliance) came second with 40%.
Votes for each party
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Robinson | Democratic Unionist Party | 19,894 | 46.6% |
| Naomi Long | Alliance | 17,218 | 40.3% |
| John Ross | Traditional Unionist Voice | 1,918 | 4.5% |
| Ryan Warren | Ulster Unionist Party | 1,818 | 4.3% |
| Brian Smyth | Green Party Northern Ireland | 1,077 | 2.5% |
| Séamas De Faoite | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 619 | 1.4% |
| Ryan North | Independent | 162 | 0.4% |
2024 General Election, on today’s boundaries. Source: House of Commons Library via the Members API.
Your area at a glance
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Share of people aged 16 to 64, August 2026. Source: ONS and DWP claimant count.
Updated 4 Oct 2026