GENERAL ELECTION 2017: Voter turnout in East Derry up by nearly 9%

The voter turnout for East Derry has risen by nearly 9% from the 2015 General Election.

Out of an eligible electorate of 67,038, 41,278 voters went to the polls giving a turnout of 61.57%.

The turnout in the 2015 General Election was just 51.9%.

This year's election saw the highest turnout in East Derry since the 2001 General Election.

Incumbent MP, the DUP's Gregory Campbell is widely expected to retain his seat.