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Election for the constituency of Oldham West and Royton on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Michael Meacher with a majority of 14,738 - 34.2% - on a turnout of 60.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MEACHER, Michael Lab 23,630 54.8% 9.3%
ARBOUR, Francis UKIP 8,892 20.6% 17.4%
GHAFOOR, Kamran Con 8,187 19.0% -4.7%
HARKNESS, Garth LD 1,589 3.7% -15.4%
HART, Simeon Green 839 1.9% -

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 71,652, having a valid vote count of 43,137 and an invalid vote count of 202.

Result declared at 04:53 on 8 May 2015.