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Election for the constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Diane Abbott with a majority of 24,008 - 48.1% - on a turnout of 56.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ABBOTT, Diane Lab 31,357 62.9% 7.9%
GRAY, Amy Con 7,349 14.7% 0.2%
FINLAY, Heather Green 7,281 14.6% 10.0%
DE DENEY, Simon LD 2,492 5.0% -18.9%
FRASER, Keith UKIP 1,085 2.2% -
HOMAN, Jonathan ANWP 221 0.4% -
SILBERMAN, Jonathan Comm L 102 0.2% -

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 88,153, having a valid vote count of 49,887 and an invalid vote count of 202.

Result declared at 04:40 on 8 May 2015.