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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 51.3 |
| Conservative | 19.6 |
| Liberal Democrat | 17.0 |
Constituency Swing
4.9% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Burnham | Labour | 24,295 | 51.3 | -6.5 |
| Shazia Awan | Conservative | 9,284 | 19.6 | +3.2 |
| Chris Blackburn | Liberal Democrat | 8,049 | 17.0 | -2.1 |
| Gary Chadwick | British National Party | 2,724 | 5.8 | +5.8 |
| Mary Lavelle | UK Independence Party | 1,535 | 3.2 | +3.2 |
| Norman Bradbury | Independent | 988 | 2.1 | +2.1 |
| Terry Dainty | Independent | 320 | 0.7 | +0.7 |
| Ryan Hessell | Christian Party | 137 | 0.3 | +0.3 |
| Majority | 15,011 | 31.7 | ||
| Turnout | 47,332 | 62.0 | +10.7 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 57.8% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 19.1% | |
| Conservative | 16.4% | |
| Others | 6.7% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
