Election for the constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich on 7 May 2015

An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.

Conservative hold by Daniel Poulter with a majority of 20,144 - 37.2% - on a turnout of 70.6%.

An electorate of 76,666, having a valid vote count of 54,089 and an invalid vote count of 145.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
POULTER, Daniel Con 30,317 56.1% 5.3%
ABBOTT, Jack Lab 10,173 18.8% 2.6%
COLE, Mark UKIP 7,459 13.8% 9.4%
NEAL, Jon LD 3,314 6.1% -18.8%
GRIFFITHS, Rhodri Green 2,664 4.9% 2.2%
HOLYOAK, Tony ED 162 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 06:48 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.