Election for the constituency of Northampton South on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Brian Binley with a majority of 6,004 - 15.4% - on a turnout of 61.8%.

An electorate of 63,105, having a valid vote count of 38,978 and an invalid vote count of 86.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BINLEY, Brian Con 15,917 40.8% 3.0%
LOAKES, Clyde Lab 9,913 25.4% -16.1%
VARNSVERRY, Paul LD 7,579 19.4% 5.9%
CLARKE, Tony Ind 2,242 5.8% -
CLARK, Derek UKIP 1,897 4.9% 2.8%
SILLS, Kevin ED 618 1.6% -
HAWKINS, Julie Green 363 0.9% -
GREEN, Dave NSPS 325 0.8% -
WILLSHER, Kevin Ind 65 0.2% -
COSTELLO, Liam SMA 59 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 04:13 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 Northampton South 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.