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Election for the constituency of Ellesmere Port and Neston on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Justin Madders with a majority of 6,275 - 13.4% - on a turnout of 67.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MADDERS, Justin Lab 22,316 47.8% 3.1%
FLETCHER, Katherine Con 16,041 34.3% -0.5%
STARKEY, Jonathan UKIP 5,594 12.0% 8.3%
DERRAUGH, Trish LD 1,563 3.3% -11.7%
PALMER, Michelle Green 990 2.1% -
DOWLING, Felicity LU 192 0.4% -
DYER, John Ind 31 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 69,223, having a valid vote count of 46,727 and an invalid vote count of 160.

Result declared at 05:44 on 8 May 2015.