Election for the constituency of Newcastle-Under-Lyme on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Paul Farrelly with a majority of 650 - 1.5% - on a turnout of 63.6%.

An electorate of 67,619, having a valid vote count of 42,997 and an invalid vote count of 125.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FARRELLY, Paul Lab 16,520 38.4% 0.5%
COX, Tony Con 15,870 36.9% 2.5%
WOOD, Phil UKIP 7,252 16.9% 8.8%
WILKES, Ian LD 1,826 4.2% -15.4%
GIBBONS, Sam Green 1,246 2.9% -
NIXON, David Ind 283 0.7% -

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

Result declared at 05:48 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.