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Election for the constituency of Manchester, Gorton on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Manchester, Gorton, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour hold by Afzal Khan with a majority of 31,730 - 69.0% - on a turnout of 61.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
KHAN, Afzal Lab 35,085 76.3% 9.3%
JARADAT, Shaden Con 3,355 7.3% -2.4%
GALLOWAY, George Ind 2,615 5.7% -
PEARCEY, Jackie LD 2,597 5.7% 1.4%
MAYO, Jess Green 1,038 2.3% -7.5%
ECKERSLEY, Phil UKIP 952 2.1% -6.1%
ABIDOGUN, Kemi CPA 233 0.5% -
HOPKINS, David Ind 51 0.1% -
CLIFFORD, Peter Comm L 27 0.1% -

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 75,362, having a valid vote count of 45,953 and an invalid vote count of 145.

Result declared at 03:26 on 9 June 2017.