Voters in Bradley Stoke and across the United Kingdom have been called to the polls in a general election that will take place on Thursday 12th December 2019.
The constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke (FaBS) is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament.
The seat was first created by the Boundary Commission for the 2010 general election. It was formed by taking parts of the Bristol North West, Kingswood and Northavon constituencies.
Above: Map of the constituency (Ordnance Survey Election Maps).
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The election
Election day is Thursday 12th December 2019.
The Notice of Election was published on Monday 11th November 2019 and nominations will be accepted until the deadline on Thursday 14th November 2019.
The deadline for voter registration is Tuesday 26th November 2019. If you are unsure whether you are registered to vote, please contact the SGC helpline on 01454 863030.
Register to vote (GOV.UK)
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm.
More info:
- Parliamentary general election – 12th December 2019 (SGC)
- Notice of Election (SGC)
- Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations (SGC)
Result
- Jack Lopresti (Conservative Party) – 26,293 [48.9%; -1.1%]
- Mhairi Threlfall (Labour Party) – 20,647 [38.4%; -3.3%]
- Louise Harris (Liberal Democrats) – 4,992 [9.3%; +3.3%]
- Jenny Vernon (Green Party) – 1,563 [2.9%; +0.6%]
- Elaine Hardwick (Citizens Movement Party UK) – 257 [0.5%]
Turnout: 72.6%
See: Official results page (SGC)
Read more: Jack Lopresti re-elected for fourth term as MP (BSJ)
The candidates
Elaine Hardwick (The Citizens Movement Party UK)
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2nd October 2019, Bradley Stoke Journal Former Bradley Stoke mayor launches new political party |
| Twitter: @hardwea |
Louise Harris (Liberal Democrat)
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16th March 2019, Bradley Stoke Journal Liberal Democrats select prospective candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Twitter: @Louise4FABS |
Jack Lopresti (Conservative)
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April 2019, Bradley Stoke Journal Lopresti re-selected for Bradley Stoke |
| Website: Jack Lopresti Facebook: Jack Lopresti Twitter: @JackLopresti |
Mhairi Threlfall (Labour)
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22nd March 2018, Bradley Stoke Journal Labour party selects local MP candidate |
| Website: Mhairi Threlfall Facebook: Mhairi Threlfall Twitter: @mthrel |
Jenny Vernon (Green)
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| Twitter: @jennyvernon2002 |
Political party groups online
- The Citizens Movement Party UK: Facebook; Twitter; website
- Bristol & South Glos Conservatives: Facebook; Twitter; website
- Filton & Bradley Stoke Conservatives: Twitter
- South Gloucestershire Green Party: Facebook; Twitter; website
- South Glos Labour: Facebook; Twitter; website
- Filton and Bradley Stoke Constituency Labour Party: Facebook; Twitter
- Labour Party Bradley Stoke & Stoke Gifford: Facebook
- South Glos Lib Dems: Facebook; Twitter; website
Other websites of interest
- GetVoting (tactically, to stop Brexit)
- Vote tactically for a People’s Vote
Debates, hustings and interviews
Friday 29th November 2019, Little Stoke (7pm-9pm)
Filton and Bradley Stoke Climate and Ecological Debate
Organised by Extinction Rebellion Bristol.
Little Stoke Community Hall
Little Stoke Lane
Little Stoke
BS34 6HR
Monday 2nd December 2019, Bradley Stoke (6pm-7.30pm)
Filton and Bradley Stoke Election Debate
Hosted by Bradley Stoke Radio.
“Do you have questions for prospective MP’s for Filton and Bradley Stoke? Join us to ask the candidates your questions.”
Willow Brook Centre
Savages Wood Road
Bradley Stoke
BS32 8BS
Recordings of the event:
- Facebook Live (Willow Brook Centre)
- Bradley Stoke Radio ‘listen again’ (Mixcloud)
Thursday 5th December 2019, Bradley Stoke (7.30pm-9.30pm)
*** EVENT CANCELLED ***
This event has been cancelled by the organisers. Read more…
Election debate featuring candidates for the Filton and Bradley Stoke parliamentary constituency.
Hosted by Churches in Bradley Stoke & Patchway.
Submit your question at www.citychurch.org.uk/whats-on/election-debate
Holy Trinity Church
Broad Croft
Bradley Stoke
BS32 0BD
Predictions of the FaBS election result
Electoral Calculus
History:
- 12th December 2019 (predicted CON majority of 16.6%)
- 13th November 2019 (predicted CON majority of 23.8%)
See: Electoral Calculus – Filton and Bradley Stoke
Betting odds on the FaBS election result
Betfair Sportsbook
11th December 2019
1/12 CON; 7/1 LAB; 14/1 LIB; 66/1 GREEN; 100/1 BREXIT
William Hill
11th December 2019
1/14 CON; 7/1 LAB; 16/1 LIB; 200/1 GREEN
FaBS election in the wider media
12th December 2019 | Bristol Cable
The breakdown on the election in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
12th December 2019 | Bristol Post
Jack Lopresti wins for the Conservatives
18th November 2019 | Bristol Cable
Filton and Bradley Stoke: What you need to know for the 2019 General Election
16th November 2019 | BBC News
Tory candidate Jack Lopresti told to take school off leaflet
15th November 2019 | Bristol Post
Green Party finds a new candidate to stand in Filton and Bradley Stoke after shock resignation
11th November 2019 | Mail Online
Labour candidate who accused Poppy Appeal supporters of endorsing ‘legalised mass murder’ is forced to apologise after old Facebook posts are unearthed
11th November 2019 | Bristol Post
Green candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke stands down and throws support behind Labour
7th November 2019 | Bristol Cable
Local Tory MP takes donation from private jet mogul
4th November 2019 | Bristol Cable
The race is on for Tory held marginal Filton and Bradley Stoke
2nd November 2019 | Bristol Post
Live: Jeremy Corbyn attends General Election rally in Filton
Tweets from the candidates
Our Twitter list: https://twitter.com/TheBSJournal/lists/ge2019fabs