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Election for the constituency of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill on 7 May 2015

An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.

SNP gain from Labour by Phil Boswell with a majority of 11,501 - 22.7% - on a turnout of 68.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BOSWELL, Phil SNP 28,696 56.6% 39.8%
CLARKE, Tom Lab 17,195 33.9% -32.7%
FRASER, Mhairi Con 3,209 6.3% -1.8%
CAIRNS, Scott UKIP 1,049 2.1% -
SIMPSON, Robert LD 549 1.1% -7.4%

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 73,894, having a valid vote count of 50,698 and an invalid vote count of 55.

Result declared at 03:45 on 8 May 2015.