Election for the constituency of Luton South on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Gavin Shuker with a majority of 5,711 - 13.5% - on a turnout of 62.3%.

An electorate of 67,741, having a valid vote count of 42,216 and an invalid vote count of 431.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHUKER, Gavin Lab / Co-op 18,660 44.2% 9.3%
REDMOND, Katie Con 12,949 30.7% 1.3%
REHMAN, Muhammad UKIP 5,129 12.1% 9.8%
AHMED, Ashuk LD 3,183 7.5% -15.1%
HALL, Simon Green 1,237 2.9% 2.1%
MALIK, Attiq Ind 900 2.1% -
WESTON, Paul Ind 158 0.4% -

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

Result declared at 12:14 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.