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Election for the constituency of Leigh on 12 December 2019

An election to the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Leigh, held as part of the general election on 12 December 2019.

Conservative gain from Labour Co-operative by James Grundy with a majority of 1,965 - 4.2% - on a turnout of 60.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GRUNDY, James Con 21,266 45.3% 9.4%
PLATT, Joanne Lab / Co-op 19,301 41.1% -15.1%
MELLY, James BRX 3,161 6.7% -
CLAYTON, Mark LD 2,252 4.8% 2.8%
O'BERN, Ann Ind 551 1.2% -
PETERS, Leon UKIP 448 1.0% -5.0%

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 77,417, having a valid vote count of 46,979 and an invalid vote count of 168.

Result declared at 01:59 on 13 December 2019.