Election for the constituency of Knowsley on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Knowsley, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour hold by George Howarth with a majority of 42,214 - 76.1% - on a turnout of 67.9%.

An electorate of 81,760, having a valid vote count of 55,483 and an invalid vote count of 68.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HOWARTH, George Lab 47,351 85.3% 7.2%
SPENCER, James Con 5,137 9.3% 2.6%
MINEY, Neil UKIP 1,285 2.3% -7.5%
CASHMAN, Carl LD 1,189 2.1% -0.8%
BAINES, Steve Green 521 0.9% -1.6%

The writ for this election was issued on 3 May 2017.

Result declared at 01:36 on 9 June 2017. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.