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Election for the constituency of Reading East on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Rob Wilson with a majority of 6,520 - 12.9% - on a turnout of 69.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WILSON, Rob Con 23,217 46.0% 3.4%
RODDA, Matt Lab 16,697 33.1% 7.6%
WOODS, Jenny LD 3,719 7.4% -20.0%
FORRESTER, Christine UKIP 3,647 7.2% 5.1%
WHITE, Rob Green 3,214 6.4% 4.2%

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 73,232, having a valid vote count of 50,494 and an invalid vote count of 191.

Result declared at 07:33 on 8 May 2015.