Election for the constituency of Cardiff West on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by Kevin Brennan with a majority of 12,551 - 26.9% - on a turnout of 69.8%.

An electorate of 66,775, having a valid vote count of 46,629 and an invalid vote count of 89.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BRENNAN, Kevin Lab 26,425 56.7% 16.0%
SMITH, Matt Con 13,874 29.8% 4.6%
DEEM, Michael PC 4,418 9.5% -4.4%
MEREDITH, Alex LD 1,214 2.6% -2.1%
LEWIS, Richard UKIP 698 1.5% -9.7%

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

Result declared at 03:32 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.