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Election for the constituency of Birmingham, Yardley on 7 May 2015

An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Birmingham, Yardley, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Jess Phillips with a majority of 6,595 - 16.0% - on a turnout of 57.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PHILLIPS, Jess Lab 17,129 41.6% 9.4%
HEMMING, John LD 10,534 25.6% -14.0%
CLAYTON, Paul UKIP 6,637 16.1% 13.2%
PHOTAY, Arun Con 5,760 14.0% -5.2%
BISHOP, Grant Green 698 1.7% -
STEPHENS, Teval Res 187 0.5% -
FLYNN, Eamonn TUSC 135 0.3% -
JOHNSON, Peter SDP 71 0.2% -

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 72,146, having a valid vote count of 41,151 and an invalid vote count of 162.

Result declared at 05:33 on 8 May 2015.