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Election for the constituency of Reading East on 8 June 2017

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Matt Rodda with a majority of 3,749 - 6.8% - on a turnout of 73.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
RODDA, Matt Lab 27,093 49.0% 16.0%
WILSON, Rob Con 23,344 42.3% -3.7%
WOODS, Jenny LD 3,378 6.1% -1.2%
JOHANNESSEN, Kizzi Green 1,093 2.0% -4.4%
TURBERVILLE, Michael Ind 188 0.3% -
KIRKWOOD, Andy M.A.D. 142 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 75,537, having a valid vote count of 55,238 and an invalid vote count of 132.

Result declared at 04:14 on 9 June 2017.