Election for the constituency of North East Fife on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Liberal Democrats by Stephen Gethins with a majority of 4,344 - 9.6% - on a turnout of 73.0%.

An electorate of 62,003, having a valid vote count of 45,263 and an invalid vote count of 47.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GETHINS, Stephen SNP 18,523 40.9% 26.7%
BRETT, Tim LD 14,179 31.3% -13.0%
BELL, Huw Con 7,373 16.3% -5.5%
THOMSON, Brian Lab 3,476 7.7% -9.5%
COLLINS, Andy Green 1,387 3.1% -
SCOTT-HAYWARD, Mike Ind 325 0.7% -

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

Result declared at 04:39 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.