Election for the constituency of Islington South and Finsbury on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Emily Thornberry with a majority of 12,708 - 28.7% - on a turnout of 65.0%.

An electorate of 68,127, having a valid vote count of 44,270 and an invalid vote count of 151.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
THORNBERRY, Emily Lab 22,547 50.9% 8.7%
LIM, Mark Con 9,839 22.2% 2.8%
STACY, Terry LD 4,829 10.9% -23.2%
MUSWELL, Pete UKIP 3,375 7.6% 6.0%
KISS, Charlie Green 3,371 7.6% 6.0%
KIRTON, Jay CSA 309 0.7% -

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

Result declared at 02:37 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.