Election for the constituency of Barking on 12 December 2019

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

Labour hold by Margaret Hodge with a majority of 15,427 - 34.7% - on a turnout of 57.1%.

An electorate of 77,953, having a valid vote count of 44,499 and an invalid vote count of 120.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HODGE, Margaret Lab 27,219 61.2% -6.6%
SHAIKH, Tamkeen Con 11,792 26.5% 4.0%
BATLEY, Karen BRX 3,186 7.2% -
HAIGH, Ann LD 1,482 3.3% 2.1%
BUTTERFIELD, Shannon Green 820 1.8% 0.3%

The writ for this election was issued on 5 November 2019.

Result declared at 03:42 on 13 December 2019. 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.