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Election for the constituency of Makerfield on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by Yvonne Fovargue with a majority of 13,542 - 28.9% - on a turnout of 63.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FOVARGUE, Yvonne Lab 28,245 60.2% 8.4%
CARNEY, Adam Con 14,703 31.3% 11.8%
BRIERLEY, Bob Ind 2,663 5.7% -
SKIPWORTH, John LD 1,322 2.8% -0.8%

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 74,259, having a valid vote count of 46,933 and an invalid vote count of 104.

Result declared at 01:24 on 9 June 2017.