Election for the constituency of Neath on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Christina Rees with a majority of 9,548 - 25.7% - on a turnout of 66.2%.

An electorate of 56,097, having a valid vote count of 37,135 and an invalid vote count of 114.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REES, Christina Lab 16,270 43.8% -2.4%
THOMAS, Daniel PC 6,722 18.1% -1.8%
PRITCHARD, Richard UKIP 6,094 16.4% 14.2%
HASTIE, Ed Con 5,691 15.3% 2.3%
BROCK, Catrin Green 1,185 3.2% -
BENTLEY, Clare LD 1,173 3.2% -11.8%

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

Result declared at 06:10 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.