Election for the constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Jonathan Reynolds with a majority of 6,686 - 16.3% - on a turnout of 57.5%.

An electorate of 71,357, having a valid vote count of 41,034 and an invalid vote count of 201.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REYNOLDS, Jonathan Lab / Co-op 18,447 45.0% 5.4%
RILEY, Martin Con 11,761 28.7% -4.2%
MCMANUS, Angela UKIP 7,720 18.8% 15.5%
ROSS, Jenny Green 1,850 4.5% 2.8%
FLYNN, Peter LD 1,256 3.1% -14.0%

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

Result declared at 08:46 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.