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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 42.3 |
| Conservative | 35.2 |
| Liberal Democrat | 12.6 |
Constituency Swing
3.6% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ruane | Labour | 15,017 | 42.3 | -3.6 |
| Matt Wright | Conservative | 12,508 | 35.2 | +3.5 |
| Paul Penlington | Liberal Democrat | 4,472 | 12.6 | +0.7 |
| Caryl Wyn Jones | Plaid Cymru | 2,068 | 5.8 | -1.4 |
| Ian Si'Ree | British National Party | 827 | 2.3 | +2.3 |
| Tom Turner | UK Independence Party | 515 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
| Mike Butler | Alliance for Green Socialism | 127 | 0.4 | +0.4 |
| Majority | 2,509 | 7.1 | ||
| Turnout | 35,534 | 63.7 | -2.1 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 45.9% | |
| Conservative | 31.7% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 11.8% | |
| Others | 10.6% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
