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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 42.8 |
| Conservative | 24.3 |
| Liberal Democrat | 18.0 |
Constituency Swing
1.0% From CON to LAB
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Darling | Labour | 19,473 | 42.8 | +3.0 |
| Jason Rust | Conservative | 11,026 | 24.3 | +1.0 |
| Tim McKay | Liberal Democrat | 8,194 | 18.0 | -3.0 |
| Kaukab Stewart | Scottish National Party | 5,530 | 12.2 | +1.6 |
| Clare Cooney | Green | 872 | 1.9 | -1.5 |
| Colin Fox | Scottish Socialist Party | 319 | 0.7 | -0.6 |
| Caroline Bellamy | Communist League | 48 | 0.1 | +0.1 |
| Majority | 8,447 | 18.6 | ||
| Turnout | 45,462 | 68.5 | +3.5 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 23.3% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 21.1% | |
| Others | 15.8% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
