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Election for the constituency of Sutton and Cheam on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Paul Scully with a majority of 3,921 - 7.9% - on a turnout of 72.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SCULLY, Paul Con 20,732 41.5% -0.8%
BURSTOW, Paul LD 16,811 33.7% -12.0%
BROTHERS, Emily Lab 5,546 11.1% 4.2%
DALGLEISH, Gus UKIP 5,341 10.7% 8.7%
TOMLINSON, Maeve Green 1,051 2.1% 1.6%
ASH, Dave NHAP 345 0.7% -
GORMAN, Pauline TUSC 79 0.2% -

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 69,228, having a valid vote count of 49,905 and an invalid vote count of 116.

Result declared at 04:35 on 8 May 2015.