Election for the constituency of Morley and Outwood on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Labour Co-operative by Andrea Jenkyns with a majority of 422 - 0.9% - on a turnout of 63.6%.

An electorate of 75,820, having a valid vote count of 48,250 and an invalid vote count of 139.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JENKYNS, Andrea Con 18,776 38.9% 3.6%
BALLS, Ed Lab / Co-op 18,354 38.0% 0.4%
DEWS, David UKIP 7,951 16.5% 13.4%
TAYLOR, Rebecca LD 1,426 3.0% -13.8%
HEMINGWAY, Martin Green 1,264 2.6% -
CRAVEN, Arnie YF 479 1.0% -

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

Result declared at 08:18 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.