Election for the constituency of Wansbeck on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Ian Lavery with a majority of 10,881 - 28.2% - on a turnout of 63.5%.

An electorate of 60,705, having a valid vote count of 38,528 and an invalid vote count of 68.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LAVERY, Ian Lab 19,267 50.0% 4.2%
GALLEY, Chris Con 8,386 21.8% 4.2%
HURST, Melanie UKIP 7,014 18.2% 15.7%
HANCOCK, Tom LD 2,407 6.2% -21.2%
HEDLEY, Chris Green 1,454 3.8% 2.2%

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

Result declared at 13:02 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.