Election for the constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Diane Abbott with a majority of 24,008 - 48.1% - on a turnout of 56.6%.

An electorate of 88,153, having a valid vote count of 49,887 and an invalid vote count of 202.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ABBOTT, Diane Lab 31,357 62.9% 7.9%
GRAY, Amy Con 7,349 14.7% 0.2%
FINLAY, Heather Green 7,281 14.6% 10.0%
DE DENEY, Simon LD 2,492 5.0% -18.9%
FRASER, Keith UKIP 1,085 2.2% -
HOMAN, Jonathan ANWP 221 0.4% -
SILBERMAN, Jonathan Comm L 102 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 04:40 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.