East Midlands · Former constituency (1955–2005)
West Derbyshire
Every general election in West Derbyshire since 1955 (until 2005). Latest: Conservative, majority 10,753.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,378 | 47.7% | |
| Labour | 13,625 | 26.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,408 | 22.3% | |
| Others | 1,732 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,143 | ||
| Majority | 10,753 | 21.0% | |
Turnout 68.2% of 74,950 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Con | Lab | 10,753 | 21.0 | 68.2% | |
| 2001 | Con | Lab | 7,370 | 14.6 | 67.8% | Con hold |
| 1997 | Con | Lab | 4,885 | 8.6 | 78.2% | |
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 8,716 | 23.8 | 76.7% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lab | 4,592 | 12.4 | 83.4% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lib | 5,266 | 13.8 | 85.8% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 8,109 | 22.6 | 81.9% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 6,756 | 19.1 | 80.0% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won West Derbyshire?
The Conservatives won West Derbyshire at the 2005 general election with a majority of 10,753.
Which parties have won West Derbyshire?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 8.
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