Election Results

Election for the constituency of Leigh on 7 May 2015

An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Leigh, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.

Labour hold by Andy Burnham with a majority of 14,096 - 31.2% - on a turnout of 59.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BURNHAM, Andy Lab 24,312 53.9% 5.8%
TOWNSON, Louisa Con 10,216 22.6% 1.7%
LEGGETT, Les UKIP 8,903 19.7% 16.3%
WINLOW, Bill LD 1,150 2.5% -15.6%
HALL, Stephen LU 542 1.2% -

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 75,905, having a valid vote count of 45,123 and an invalid vote count of 189.

Result declared at 03:05 on 8 May 2015.