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Election for the constituency of Knowsley on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by George Howarth with a majority of 34,655 - 68.3% - on a turnout of 64.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HOWARTH, George Lab 39,628 78.1% 7.2%
BOURS, Louise UKIP 4,973 9.8% 7.2%
BRAMALL, Alice Con 3,367 6.6% -2.3%
CASHMAN, Carl LD 1,490 2.9% -10.4%
GREGORICH, Vikki Green 1,270 2.5% -

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 79,108, having a valid vote count of 50,728 and an invalid vote count of 192.

Result declared at 03:30 on 8 May 2015.