Election for the constituency of Thurrock on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Jackie Doyle-Price with a majority of 92 - 0.2% - on a turnout of 58.9%.

An electorate of 77,758, having a valid vote count of 45,821 and an invalid vote count of 168.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DOYLE-PRICE, Jackie Con 16,869 36.8% 3.6%
MORRIS, Carl Lab 16,777 36.6% -9.6%
DAVIS, Carys LD 4,901 10.7% -0.4%
COLGATE, Emma BNP 3,618 7.9% 1.8%
BROAD, Clive UKIP 3,390 7.4% 4.0%
ARABA, Arinola CHP 266 0.6% -

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

Result declared at 10:09 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 Thurrock 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.