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CON GAIN FROM LAB 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 41.1 |
| Labour | 32.7 |
| Liberal Democrat | 12.1 |
Constituency Swing
6.9% From LAB to CON
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hart | Conservative | 16,649 | 41.1 | +9.8 |
| Nick Ainger | Labour | 13,226 | 32.7 | -4.0 |
| John Gossage | Liberal Democrat | 4,890 | 12.1 | -2.1 |
| John Dixon | Plaid Cymru | 4,232 | 10.4 | -5.1 |
| Ray Clarke | UK Independence Party | 1,146 | 2.8 | +1.4 |
| Henry Langen | Independent | 364 | 0.9 | +0.9 |
| Majority | 3,423 | 8.5 | ||
| Turnout | 40,507 | 70.4 | +3.2 | |
Target seat
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 36.7% | |
| Conservative | 31.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 15.5% | |
| Others | 16.5% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005. 
