Election for the constituency of West Bromwich West on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Adrian Bailey with a majority of 7,742 - 22.1% - on a turnout of 53.5%.

An electorate of 65,524, having a valid vote count of 35,026 and an invalid vote count of 130.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BAILEY, Adrian Lab / Co-op 16,578 47.3% 2.4%
EARDLEY, Graham UKIP 8,836 25.2% 20.9%
RATNER, Paul Con 8,365 23.9% -5.5%
REDDING, Mark Green 697 2.0% -
TRENCH, Karen LD 550 1.6% -10.4%

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

Result declared at 03:42 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.