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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1992 with a majority of 8,786. At this election, Labour gained the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 5,354.

Bob Marshall-Andrews was elected as the member of parliament for Medway.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Marshall-Andrews Bob Bob Marshall-Andrews Labour	21,858	48.9
	Fenner Peggy Peggy Fenner * Conservative	16,504	36.9
	Roberts Roger Roger Roberts Liberal Democrat	4,555	10.2
	Main Joseph Joseph Main Referendum party	1,420	3.2
	Radlett Susan Susan Radlett Ukip	405	0.9
	Majority	5,354	12.0
	Turnout	44,742	72.3
	Labour gain from Conservative

* Denotes a member of parliament standing for re-election.

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