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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 50.8 |
| Conservative | 30.4 |
| Liberal Democrat | 9.2 |
Constituency Swing
3.2% From CON to LAB
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Murphy | Labour | 25,987 | 50.8 | +6.9 |
| Richard Cook | Conservative | 15,567 | 30.4 | +0.5 |
| Gordon MacDonald | Liberal Democrat | 4,720 | 9.2 | -9.0 |
| Gordon Archer | Scottish National Party | 4,535 | 8.9 | +2.0 |
| Donald Mackay | UK Independence Party | 372 | 0.7 | +0.7 |
| Majority | 10,420 | 20.4 | ||
| Turnout | 51,181 | 77.3 | +5.1 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 43.9% | |
| Conservative | 29.9% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 18.3% | |
| Others | 7.9% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
