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Election for the constituency of Bristol West on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Thangam Debbonaire with a majority of 5,673 - 8.8% - on a turnout of 70.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DEBBONAIRE, Thangam Lab 22,900 35.7% 8.1%
HALL, Darren Green 17,227 26.8% 23.0%
WILLIAMS, Stephen LD 12,103 18.8% -29.2%
HISCOTT, Claire Con 9,752 15.2% -3.2%
TURNER, Paul UKIP 1,940 3.0% 1.8%
PARRY, Dawn IFB 204 0.3% -
WESTON, Stewart LU 92 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 91,236, having a valid vote count of 64,218 and an invalid vote count of 198.

Result declared at 06:48 on 8 May 2015.