Election for the constituency of Blaydon on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by David Anderson with a majority of 14,227 - 31.7% - on a turnout of 66.2%.

An electorate of 67,901, having a valid vote count of 44,936 and an invalid vote count of 96.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ANDERSON, David Lab 22,090 49.2% -0.5%
BELL, Mark UKIP 7,863 17.5% -
GRIFFITHS, Alison Con 7,838 17.4% 1.5%
WALLACE, Jonathan LD 5,497 12.2% -17.1%
MCNALLY, Paul Green 1,648 3.7% -

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

Result declared at 04:42 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.