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Election for the constituency of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour gain from SNP by Hugh Gaffney with a majority of 1,586 - 3.5% - on a turnout of 63.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GAFFNEY, Hugh Lab 19,193 42.6% 8.7%
BOSWELL, Philip SNP 17,607 39.1% -17.5%
HALBERT, Robyn Con 7,318 16.2% 9.9%
BENNIE, David LD 922 2.0% 1.0%

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 71,198, having a valid vote count of 45,040 and an invalid vote count of 79.

Result declared at 03:27 on 9 June 2017.