Election for the constituency of Cardiff West on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Kevin Brennan with a majority of 6,789 - 15.5% - on a turnout of 65.6%.

An electorate of 66,762, having a valid vote count of 43,792 and an invalid vote count of 113.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BRENNAN, Kevin Lab 17,803 40.7% -0.6%
TAGHDISSIAN, James Con 11,014 25.2% -4.5%
MCEVOY, Neil PC 6,096 13.9% 6.9%
MORRIS, Brian UKIP 4,923 11.2% 8.5%
AP TOMOS, Cadan LD 2,069 4.7% -12.8%
BARKER, Ken Green 1,704 3.9% 2.1%
JONES, Helen TUSC 183 0.4% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 March 2015.

Result declared at 06:07 on 8 May 2015. 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.