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Election for the constituency of Bolton West on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Chris Green with a majority of 936 - 1.8% - on a turnout of 70.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GREEN, Chris Con 24,459 47.9% 7.3%
HILLING, Julie Lab 23,523 46.1% 7.1%
TIGHE, Martin UKIP 1,587 3.1% -12.2%
FORREST, Rebecca LD 1,485 2.9% -1.1%

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 72,797, having a valid vote count of 51,054 and an invalid vote count of 81.

Result declared at 03:24 on 9 June 2017.