Election for the constituency of Great Yarmouth on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Brandon Lewis with a majority of 6,154 - 13.8% - on a turnout of 63.7%.

An electorate of 69,793, having a valid vote count of 44,469 and an invalid vote count of 160.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LEWIS, Brandon Con 19,089 42.9% -0.2%
NORRIS, Lara Lab 12,935 29.1% -4.1%
GREY, Alan UKIP 10,270 23.1% 18.3%
JOYCE, James LD 1,030 2.3% -12.1%
WEBB, Harry Green 978 2.2% 1.2%
TOWNLEY, Sam CSA 167 0.4% -

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

Result declared at 06:34 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.