Election for the constituency of York Central on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Hugh Bayley with a majority of 6,451 - 13.9% - on a turnout of 60.8%.

An electorate of 76,439, having a valid vote count of 46,483 and an invalid vote count of 66.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BAYLEY, Hugh Lab 18,573 40.0% -8.9%
WADE WEEKS, Susan Con 12,122 26.1% 3.2%
VASSIE, Christian LD 11,694 25.2% 5.0%
CHASE, Andy Green 1,669 3.6% -1.7%
KELLY, Jeff BNP 1,171 2.5% -
ABBOTT, Paul UKIP 1,100 2.4% 0.3%
VEE, Eddie MRLP 154 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 04:51 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 York Central 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.