Election for the constituency of Crewe and Nantwich on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Edward Timpson with a majority of 6,046 - 11.8% - on a turnout of 64.1%.

An electorate of 79,728, having a valid vote count of 51,084 and an invalid vote count of 49.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
TIMPSON, Edward Con 23,420 45.8% 12.9%
WILLIAMS, David Lab 17,374 34.0% -14.4%
WOOD, Roy LD 7,656 15.0% -3.7%
CLUTTON, James UKIP 1,414 2.8% -
WILLIAMS, Phil BNP 1,043 2.0% -
PARSONS, Mike Ind 177 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 03:28 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 Crewe and Nantwich 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.