Election for the constituency of Heywood and Middleton on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Liz McInnes with a majority of 5,299 - 10.9% - on a turnout of 60.7%.

An electorate of 79,989, having a valid vote count of 48,538 and an invalid vote count of 135.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MCINNES, Liz Lab 20,926 43.1% 3.0%
BICKLEY, John UKIP 15,627 32.2% 29.6%
GARTSIDE, Iain Con 9,268 19.1% -8.1%
SMITH, Anthony LD 1,607 3.3% -19.4%
JACKSON, Abi Green 1,110 2.3% -

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

Result declared at 03:53 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.