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Election for the constituency of Wolverhampton South West on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Rob Marris with a majority of 801 - 2.0% - on a turnout of 66.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MARRIS, Rob Lab 17,374 43.2% 4.2%
UPPAL, Paul Con 16,573 41.2% 0.5%
EVERETT, Dave UKIP 4,310 10.7% 7.0%
CANTRILL, Andrea Green 1,058 2.6% -
UPSTONE, Neale LD 845 2.1% -13.9%
BOOTH, Brian Ind 49 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 60,368, having a valid vote count of 40,209 and an invalid vote count of 139.

Result declared at 05:39 on 8 May 2015.