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Election for the constituency of Leyton and Wanstead on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by John Cryer with a majority of 22,607 - 49.0% - on a turnout of 70.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CRYER, John Lab 32,234 69.8% 11.2%
FARRIS, Laura Con 9,627 20.8% -1.1%
SIMS, Ben LD 2,961 6.4% 0.8%
GUNSTOCK, Ashley Green 1,351 2.9% -4.4%

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.

An electorate of 65,149, having a valid vote count of 46,173 and an invalid vote count of 139.

Result declared at 03:12 on 9 June 2017.