Election for the constituency of Blyth Valley on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Ronnie Campbell with a majority of 9,229 - 24.0% - on a turnout of 62.8%.

An electorate of 61,247, having a valid vote count of 38,461 and an invalid vote count of 41.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CAMPBELL, Ronnie Lab 17,813 46.3% 1.8%
ELLIOTT, Barry UKIP 8,584 22.3% 18.0%
MUNRO, Greg Con 8,346 21.7% 5.1%
LATHAM, Philip LD 2,265 5.9% -21.3%
FURNESS, Dawn Green 1,453 3.8% -

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

Result declared at 13:00 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.