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Election for the constituency of Manchester, Withington on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Jeff Smith with a majority of 14,873 - 29.8% - on a turnout of 67.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Jeff Lab 26,843 53.7% 13.3%
LEECH, John LD 11,970 24.0% -20.7%
MANNING, Robert Con 4,872 9.8% -1.4%
BANNISTER, Lucy Green 4,048 8.1% 6.3%
DAVIES, Mark UKIP 2,172 4.3% 2.8%
FARMER, Marcus Ind 61 0.1% -

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 74,102, having a valid vote count of 49,966 and an invalid vote count of 252.

Result declared at 05:28 on 8 May 2015.