Election for the constituency of Blackpool South on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Gordon Marsden with a majority of 2,585 - 8.0% - on a turnout of 56.5%.

An electorate of 57,411, having a valid vote count of 32,436 and an invalid vote count of 192.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MARSDEN, Gordon Lab 13,548 41.8% 0.7%
ANTHONY, Peter Con 10,963 33.8% -2.0%
WOOD, Peter UKIP 5,613 17.3% 13.5%
ROYLE, Duncan Green 841 2.6% -
GREENE, Bill LD 743 2.3% -12.2%
HIGGINS, Andy Ind 655 2.0% -
CHARD, Lawrence Ind 73 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 05:05 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.