Election for the constituency of Leeds Central on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Hilary Benn with a majority of 16,967 - 37.7% - on a turnout of 55.1%.

An electorate of 81,799, having a valid vote count of 45,048 and an invalid vote count of 213.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BENN, Hilary Lab 24,758 55.0% 5.7%
WILSON, Nicola Con 7,791 17.3% -2.9%
SENIOR, Luke UKIP 7,082 15.7% -
HAYTON, Michael Green 3,558 7.9% -
SPRIGGS, Emma LD 1,529 3.4% -17.4%
KITCHING, Liz TUSC 330 0.7% -

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

Result declared at 06:24 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.