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Election for the constituency of Telford on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Lucy Allan with a majority of 730 - 1.8% - on a turnout of 61.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ALLAN, Lucy Con 16,094 39.6% 3.3%
WRIGHT, David Lab 15,364 37.8% -0.9%
ALLEN, Denis UKIP 7,330 18.0% 12.2%
HAWKINS, Peter Green 930 2.3% -
CROLL, Ian LD 927 2.3% -13.2%

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 66,166, having a valid vote count of 40,645 and an invalid vote count of 214.

Result declared at 04:41 on 8 May 2015.