Election for the constituency of Edinburgh West on 8 June 2017

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

Liberal Democrats gain from SNP by Christine Jardine with a majority of 2,988 - 5.7% - on a turnout of 73.8%.

An electorate of 71,500, having a valid vote count of 52,795 and an invalid vote count of 71.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JARDINE, Christine LD 18,108 34.3% 1.2%
GIUGLIANO, Toni SNP 15,120 28.6% -10.3%
BATHO, Sandy Con 11,559 21.9% 9.6%
TELFORD, Mandy Lab 7,876 14.9% 3.2%
WHITTET, Mark SRef 132 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 03:49 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.