Election for the constituency of Meriden on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Caroline Spelman with a majority of 18,795 - 35.7% - on a turnout of 64.2%.

An electorate of 81,928, having a valid vote count of 52,603 and an invalid vote count of 161.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SPELMAN, Caroline Con 28,791 54.7% 3.1%
MCNEIL, Tom Lab 9,996 19.0% -1.5%
GEE, Mick UKIP 8,908 16.9% 14.3%
ADEYEMO, Ade LD 2,638 5.0% -12.8%
GAVIN, Alison Green 2,170 4.1% 2.8%
BOOTH, Chris IFE 100 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 06:37 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.