Election for the constituency of Leigh on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Andy Burnham with a majority of 14,096 - 31.2% - on a turnout of 59.4%.

An electorate of 75,905, having a valid vote count of 45,123 and an invalid vote count of 189.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BURNHAM, Andy Lab 24,312 53.9% 5.8%
TOWNSON, Louisa Con 10,216 22.6% 1.7%
LEGGETT, Les UKIP 8,903 19.7% 16.3%
WINLOW, Bill LD 1,150 2.5% -15.6%
HALL, Stephen LU 542 1.2% -

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

Result declared at 03:05 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.