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Election for the constituency of Lewisham West and Penge on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by Ellie Reeves with a majority of 23,162 - 43.5% - on a turnout of 73.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REEVES, Ellie Lab 35,411 66.6% 16.0%
BAILEY, Shaun Con 12,249 23.0% -1.1%
RUSSELL, John LD 3,317 6.2% -1.5%
WHELLER, Karen Green 1,144 2.2% -6.3%
CHEAH, Hoong-Wai UKIP 700 1.3% -6.5%
HORTENSE, Katherine CPA 325 0.6% -
WHITE, Russell Popu 50 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 72,899, having a valid vote count of 53,196 and an invalid vote count of 156.

Result declared at 03:32 on 9 June 2017.