Election for the constituency of Blaenau Gwent on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Blaenau Gwent, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour hold by Nick Smith with a majority of 11,907 - 36.8% - on a turnout of 63.2%.

An electorate of 51,227, having a valid vote count of 32,384 and an invalid vote count of 35.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Nick Lab 18,787 58.0% 0.0%
COPNER, Nigel PC 6,880 21.2% 12.3%
WEST, Tracey Con 4,783 14.8% 4.0%
MAY, Dennis UKIP 973 3.0% -14.9%
BROWNING, Vicki Ind 666 2.1% -
SULLIVAN, Cameron LD 295 0.9% -1.0%

The writ for this election was issued on 3 May 2017.

Result declared at 02:01 on 9 June 2017. 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.