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Election for the constituency of Islington South and Finsbury on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Emily Thornberry with a majority of 12,708 - 28.7% - on a turnout of 65.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
THORNBERRY, Emily Lab 22,547 50.9% 8.7%
LIM, Mark Con 9,839 22.2% 2.8%
STACY, Terry LD 4,829 10.9% -23.2%
MUSWELL, Pete UKIP 3,375 7.6% 6.0%
KISS, Charlie Green 3,371 7.6% 6.0%
KIRTON, Jay CSA 309 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 68,127, having a valid vote count of 44,270 and an invalid vote count of 151.

Result declared at 02:37 on 8 May 2015.