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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 50.3 |
| Conservative | 21.4 |
| Liberal Democrat | 13.9 |
Houghton & Sunderland South News
Constituency Swing
8.4% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 19,137 | 50.3 | -11.7 |
| Robert Oliver | Conservative | 8,147 | 21.4 | +5.2 |
| Chris Boyle | Liberal Democrat | 5,292 | 13.9 | -0.6 |
| Colin Wakefield | Independent | 2,462 | 6.5 | +6.5 |
| Karen Allen | British National Party | 1,961 | 5.2 | -1.7 |
| Richard Elvin | UK Independence Party | 1,022 | 2.7 | +2.7 |
| Majority | 10,990 | 28.9 | ||
| Turnout | 38,021 | 55.3 | +2.1 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 62.0% | |
| Conservative | 16.2% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 14.5% | |
| Others | 7.3% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
