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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 52.5 |
| Conservative | 21.8 |
| Liberal Democrat | 17.1 |
Washington & Sunderland West News
Constituency Swing
11.6% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hodgson | Labour | 19,615 | 52.5 | -16.2 |
| Ian Cuthbert | Conservative | 8,157 | 21.8 | +6.9 |
| Peter Andras | Liberal Democrat | 6,382 | 17.1 | +0.9 |
| Ian McDonald | British National Party | 1,913 | 5.1 | +5.1 |
| Linda Hudson | UK Independence Party | 1,267 | 3.4 | +3.4 |
| Majority | 11,458 | 30.7 | ||
| Turnout | 37,334 | 54.2 | +6.8 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 68.8% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 16.2% | |
| Conservative | 15.0% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
