2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Batley and Spen: 2005 general election result
Labour won Batley and Spen at the 2005 general election with a majority of 5,788. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,78814.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.1%39,208 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,113
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,974 | 45.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,186 | 31.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,731 | 14.6% | |
| Others | 3,317 | 8.5% | |
| Valid votes | 39,208 | ||
| Majority | 5,788 | 14.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Batley and Spen at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,974 votes (45.8%).
What was the majority in Batley and Spen in 2005?
5,788 votes (14.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Batley and Spen in 2005?
62.1% of the 63,113 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,208 votes).
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