Election for the constituency of Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Tom Blenkinsop with a majority of 2,268 - 5.0% - on a turnout of 64.2%.

An electorate of 71,154, having a valid vote count of 45,677 and an invalid vote count of 158.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BLENKINSOP, Tom Lab 19,193 42.0% 2.8%
GOODHAND, Will Con 16,925 37.1% 1.4%
TURNER, Steve UKIP 6,935 15.2% 11.1%
GIBSON, Ben LD 1,564 3.4% -12.5%
BRAMPTON, Martin Green 1,060 2.3% -

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

Result declared at 06:47 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.