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Voters go to polls in Oldham West and Royton by-election Oldham West and Royton by-election: Voting closes
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Voters are going to the polls on Thursday in a by-election to elect a new MP for Oldham West and Royton. Polls have closed in the by-election to elect a new MP for Oldham West and Royton.
The election was triggered by the death of Labour's Michael Meacher, who had represented the seat for 45 years. The poll, triggered by the death of long-serving Labour MP Michael Meacher, is the first major electoral test for party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Mr Meacher held the seat with a majority of 14,738 in May's general election. Labour is defending a 14,738 majority from May's general election.
Voting continues until 22:00 GMT, with the result of the first by-election of the current Parliament expected early on Friday morning. But it faces a threat from UKIP in what is the first by-election of the current Parliament, with results expected early on Friday morning.
Full list of declared candidates:Full list of declared candidates:
Conservative: James DalyConservative: James Daly
Green Party: Simeon HartGreen Party: Simeon Hart
Labour: Jim McMahonLabour: Jim McMahon
Liberal Democrat: Jane BrophyLiberal Democrat: Jane Brophy
Monster Raving Loony: Sir Oink A-LotMonster Raving Loony: Sir Oink A-Lot
UKIP: John BickleyUKIP: John Bickley
General Election 2015 resultGeneral Election 2015 result