Election for the constituency of Halton on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Derek Twigg with a majority of 20,285 - 45.1% - on a turnout of 61.8%.

An electorate of 72,818, having a valid vote count of 45,023 and an invalid vote count of 168.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
TWIGG, Derek Lab 28,292 62.8% 5.2%
LLOYD, Matthew Con 8,007 17.8% -2.4%
REDICAN, Glyn UKIP 6,333 14.1% 11.1%
BATE, Ryan LD 1,097 2.4% -11.4%
MELVIN, David Green 1,017 2.3% 0.7%
TURTON, Vic Ind 277 0.6% -

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

Result declared at 02:32 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.