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Election for the constituency of Reading West on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Alok Sharma with a majority of 2,876 - 5.6% - on a turnout of 69.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHARMA, Alok Con 25,311 48.9% 1.2%
BAILEY, Olivia Lab 22,435 43.3% 9.4%
O'CONNELL, Meri LD 3,041 5.9% 1.0%
WHITHAM, Jamie Green 979 1.9% -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 74,523, having a valid vote count of 51,766 and an invalid vote count of 147.

Result declared at 03:38 on 9 June 2017.