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Election for the constituency of Luton South on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Gavin Shuker with a majority of 5,711 - 13.5% - on a turnout of 62.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHUKER, Gavin Lab / Co-op 18,660 44.2% 9.3%
REDMOND, Katie Con 12,949 30.7% 1.3%
REHMAN, Muhammad UKIP 5,129 12.1% 9.8%
AHMED, Ashuk LD 3,183 7.5% -15.1%
HALL, Simon Green 1,237 2.9% 2.1%
MALIK, Attiq Ind 900 2.1% -
WESTON, Paul Ind 158 0.4% -

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 67,741, having a valid vote count of 42,216 and an invalid vote count of 431.

Result declared at 12:14 on 8 May 2015.