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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 45.9 |
| Conservative | 30.1 |
| Liberal Democrat | 16.9 |
Constituency Swing
4.8% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Elliott | Labour | 19,495 | 45.9 | -4.1 |
| Lee Martin | Conservative | 12,770 | 30.1 | +5.6 |
| Paul Dixon | Liberal Democrat | 7,191 | 16.9 | +0.1 |
| John McCaffrey | British National Party | 1,913 | 4.5 | +1.4 |
| Pauline Featonby-Warren | UK Independence Party | 1,094 | 2.6 | +2.6 |
| Majority | 6,725 | 15.8 | ||
| Turnout | 42,463 | 57.0 | +6.3 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 50.0% | |
| Conservative | 24.5% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 16.9% | |
| Others | 8.6% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
