Election for the constituency of Brigg and Goole on 6 May 2010

An election to the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Brigg and Goole, held as part of the general election on 6 May 2010.

Conservative gain from Labour by Andrew Percy with a majority of 5,147 - 11.7% - on a turnout of 65.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PERCY, Andrew Con 19,680 44.9% 6.9%
CAWSEY, Ian Lab 14,533 33.1% -12.7%
NIXON, Richard LD 6,414 14.6% 1.4%
WRIGHT, Nigel UKIP 1,749 4.0% 1.0%
WARD, Steve BNP 1,498 3.4% -

An electorate of 67,345, having a valid vote count of 43,874 and an invalid vote count of 69.

Result declared at 04:14 on 7 May 2010. 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.

This constituency of Brigg and Goole was established by the 2010-2024 boundary set for England. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.