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Election for the constituency of Linlithgow and East Falkirk on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Labour by Martyn Day with a majority of 12,934 - 21.0% - on a turnout of 70.8%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DAY, Martyn SNP 32,055 52.0% 26.6%
CONNARTY, Michael Lab 19,121 31.0% -18.8%
BATHO, Sandy Con 7,384 12.0% 0.0%
FORREST, Alistair UKIP 1,682 2.7% -
FARTHING-SYKES, Emma LD 1,252 2.0% -10.8%
MCIVOR, Neil NF 103 0.2% -

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.

An electorate of 86,955, having a valid vote count of 61,597 and an invalid vote count of 90.

Result declared at 03:27 on 8 May 2015.