Election Results

Election for the constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of South Basildon and East Thurrock, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Conservative hold by Stephen Metcalfe with a majority of 11,490 - 24.4% - on a turnout of 64.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
METCALFE, Stephen Con 26,811 56.9% 13.5%
TAYLOR, Byron Lab 15,321 32.5% 7.3%
WHITTLE, Peter UKIP 3,193 6.8% -19.8%
BANERJI, Reetendra LD 732 1.6% -1.4%
HARMAN, Sim Green 680 1.4% -
BORG, Paul BNP 383 0.8% -

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 73,537, having a valid vote count of 47,120 and an invalid vote count of 75.

Result declared at 01:14 on 9 June 2017.