Election for the constituency of Dagenham and Rainham on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Jon Cruddas with a majority of 2,630 - 5.9% - on a turnout of 63.4%.

An electorate of 69,764, having a valid vote count of 44,232 and an invalid vote count of 166.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CRUDDAS, Jon Lab 17,813 40.3% -8.9%
JONES, Simon Con 15,183 34.3% 0.9%
BARNBROOK, Michael BNP 4,952 11.2% 6.8%
BOURKE, Joe LD 3,806 8.6% -0.4%
LITWIN, Craig UKIP 1,569 3.5% -0.4%
KENNEDY, Gordon Ind 308 0.7% -
WATSON, Paula CHP 305 0.7% -
ROSAMAN, Debbie Green 296 0.7% -

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

Result declared at 06:15 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 Dagenham and Rainham 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.