Election for the constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Paul Goggins with a majority of 7,575 - 18.6% - on a turnout of 51.0%.

An electorate of 79,923, having a valid vote count of 40,751 and an invalid vote count of 136.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GOGGINS, Paul Lab 17,987 44.1% -8.0%
CLOWES, Janet Con 10,412 25.6% 3.3%
EAKINS, Martin LD 9,107 22.3% 0.9%
TODD, Bernard BNP 1,572 3.9% -
CASSIDY, Christopher UKIP 1,405 3.4% 0.4%
WORTHINGTON, Lynne TUSC 268 0.7% -

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

Result declared at 09:14 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 Wythenshawe and Sale East 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.