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Election for the constituency of Leeds Central on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by Hilary Benn with a majority of 23,698 - 49.7% - on a turnout of 53.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BENN, Hilary Lab 33,453 70.2% 15.2%
DAVIES, Gareth Con 9,755 20.5% 3.2%
PALFREMAN, Bill UKIP 2,056 4.3% -11.4%
CARLISLE, Ed Green 1,189 2.5% -5.4%
NASH, Andy LD 1,063 2.2% -1.2%
COETZEE, Alex CPA 157 0.3% -

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 89,537, having a valid vote count of 47,673 and an invalid vote count of 116.

Result declared at 03:29 on 9 June 2017.