Election for the constituency of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Tom Clarke with a majority of 20,714 - 49.8% - on a turnout of 59.4%.

An electorate of 70,067, having a valid vote count of 41,635 and an invalid vote count of 131.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CLARKE, Tom Lab 27,728 66.6% 2.1%
MCGLINCHEY, Frances SNP 7,014 16.8% 3.3%
ELDER, Kenneth LD 3,519 8.5% -3.6%
HOUSTON, Fiona Con 3,374 8.1% 0.9%

The writ for this election was issued on 12 April 2010.

Result declared at 01:55 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.