Election for the constituency of Ashfield on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Gloria De Piero with a majority of 8,820 - 18.6% - on a turnout of 61.5%.

An electorate of 77,091, having a valid vote count of 47,409 and an invalid vote count of 209.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DE PIERO, Gloria Lab 19,448 41.0% 7.3%
HARRISON, Helen Con 10,628 22.4% 0.2%
ASHCROFT, Simon UKIP 10,150 21.4% 19.5%
SMITH, Philip LD 7,030 14.8% -18.5%
BUCHANAN, Mike JMB 153 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 05:41 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.