Election Results

Election for the constituency of Erith and Thamesmead on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Teresa Pearce with a majority of 9,525 - 22.4% - on a turnout of 60.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PEARCE, Teresa Lab 21,209 49.8% 4.9%
FIRTH, Anna Con 11,684 27.4% -4.0%
JOHNSON, Ronie UKIP 7,368 17.3% 14.6%
WADDINGTON, Simon LD 972 2.3% -9.8%
GARRETT, Ann Green 941 2.2% 1.5%
CORDLE, Sid CPA 255 0.6% -0.3%
MOORE, Graham ED 188 0.4% -0.7%

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 70,397, having a valid vote count of 42,617 and an invalid vote count of 97.

Result declared at 04:32 on 8 May 2015.