Election for the constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Angela Smith with a majority of 6,723 - 14.3% - on a turnout of 66.2%.

An electorate of 70,817, having a valid vote count of 46,854 and an invalid vote count of 206.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Angela Lab 19,691 42.0% 4.3%
JACKSON, Steven Con 12,968 27.7% -3.5%
WADDICAR, Graeme UKIP 10,738 22.9% 18.8%
GORDON, Rosalyn LD 2,957 6.3% -14.8%
PORTER, Colin ED 500 1.1% 0.0%

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

Result declared at 05:59 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.