Election for the constituency of Stretford and Urmston on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Kate Green with a majority of 11,685 - 25.2% - on a turnout of 67.2%.

An electorate of 69,026, having a valid vote count of 46,386 and an invalid vote count of 183.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GREEN, Kate Lab 24,601 53.0% 4.4%
COOKE, Lisa Con 12,916 27.8% -0.8%
CHAPMAN, Kalvin UKIP 5,068 10.9% 7.6%
COGGINS, Geraldine Green 2,187 4.7% 2.7%
ANKERS, Louise LD 1,362 2.9% -14.0%
BRADLEY-LAW, Paul Whig 169 0.4% -
CARSON, Paul PPUK 83 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 06:09 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.