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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 47.3 |
| Conservative | 18.8 |
| Liberal Democrat | 16.2 |
Constituency Swing
10.0% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Fovargue | Labour | 20,700 | 47.3 | -14.8 |
| Itrat Ali | Conservative | 8,210 | 18.8 | +5.2 |
| David Crowther | Liberal Democrat | 7,082 | 16.2 | +4.8 |
| Bob Brierley | Independent | 3,424 | 7.8 | +7.8 |
| Ken Haslam | British National Party | 3,229 | 7.4 | +4.1 |
| John Mather | Independent | 1,126 | 2.6 | +2.6 |
| Majority | 12,490 | 28.5 | ||
| Turnout | 43,771 | 59.4 | +9.8 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 62.1% | |
| Conservative | 13.6% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 11.4% | |
| Others | 12.9% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
