Election for the constituency of Garston and Halewood on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Maria Eagle with a majority of 27,146 - 55.4% - on a turnout of 66.4%.

An electorate of 73,719, having a valid vote count of 48,983 and an invalid vote count of 192.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
EAGLE, Maria Lab 33,839 69.1% 9.6%
WILLIAMS, Martin Con 6,693 13.7% -2.5%
SCHEARS, Carl UKIP 4,482 9.2% 5.6%
MARTIN, Anna LD 2,279 4.7% -15.5%
WARD, Will Green 1,690 3.5% -

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

Result declared at 04:41 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.