Election for the constituency of Newport East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Jessica Morden with a majority of 4,705 - 13.4% - on a turnout of 62.7%.

An electorate of 56,015, having a valid vote count of 35,108 and an invalid vote count of 70.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MORDEN, Jessica Lab 14,290 40.7% 3.7%
ASGHAR, Natasha Con 9,585 27.3% 4.3%
STOCK, David UKIP 6,466 18.4% 16.5%
HALLIDAY, Paul LD 2,251 6.4% -25.8%
SALKELD, Tony PC 1,231 3.5% 1.4%
MCLEAN, David Green 887 2.5% -
BHATOE, Shangara Singh SL 398 1.1% 0.8%

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

Result declared at 03:17 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.