By-election
South Shields
By-election · 2 May 2013 · England
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour) won the seat, a Lab hold, with a majority of 6,505 on a 39.3% turnout.
Electorate 62,979 · Valid votes 24,736 · Turnout 39.3%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Lewell-Buck | Labour | 12,493 | 50.5% |
| Richard Elvin | UK Independence Party | 5,988 | 24.2% |
| Karen Allen | Conservative | 2,857 | 11.6% |
| Ahmed Khan | Independent | 1,331 | 5.4% |
| Phil Brown | The Independent Socialist Party | 750 | 3% |
| Dorothy Brookes | British National Party | 711 | 2.9% |
| Hugh Annand | Liberal Democrat | 352 | 1.4% |
| Howling 'Laud' Hope | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 197 | 0.8% |
| Thomas Darwood | Independent | 57 | 0.2% |
See this constituency & its current MP
Source: UK Parliament election results.