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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 52.0 |
| Conservative | 21.6 |
| Liberal Democrat | 14.2 |
South Shields News
Constituency Swing
6.4% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miliband | Labour | 18,995 | 52.0 | -8.8 |
| Karen Allen | Conservative | 7,886 | 21.6 | +4.0 |
| Stephen Psallidas | Liberal Democrat | 5,189 | 14.2 | -5.0 |
| Donna Watson | British National Party | 2,382 | 6.5 | +6.5 |
| Shirley Ford | Green | 762 | 2.1 | +2.1 |
| Siamak Kaikavoosi | Independent | 729 | 2.0 | +2.0 |
| Victor Thompson | Independent | 316 | 0.9 | +0.9 |
| Sam Navabi | Independent | 168 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
| Roger Nettleship | Fight for an Anti-War Government | 91 | 0.2 | +0.2 |
| Majority | 11,109 | 30.4 | ||
| Turnout | 36,518 | 57.7 | +7.0 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 60.8% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 19.2% | |
| Conservative | 17.6% | |
| Others | 2.4% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
