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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 43.6 |
| Conservative | 36.8 |
| Liberal Democrat | 16.2 |
Constituency Swing
5.7% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Thomas | Labour | 20,111 | 43.6 | -5.0 |
| Rachel Joyce | Conservative | 16,968 | 36.8 | +6.4 |
| Christopher Noyce | Liberal Democrat | 7,458 | 16.2 | -2.5 |
| Herbert Crossman | UK Independence Party | 954 | 2.1 | +0.8 |
| Rowan Langley | Green | 625 | 1.4 | +1.4 |
| Majority | 3,143 | 6.8 | ||
| Turnout | 46,116 | 67.6 | +3.2 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 48.6% | |
| Conservative | 30.4% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 18.7% | |
| Others | 2.3% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
