2005 general election · North West
Burnley: 2005 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 2005 general election with a majority of 4,442. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,44211.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.0%38,983 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,042
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,999 | 38.5% | |
| Others | 10,557 | 27.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,221 | 23.7% | |
| Conservative | 4,206 | 10.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,983 | ||
| Majority | 4,442 | 11.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,999 votes (38.5%).
What was the majority in Burnley in 2005?
4,442 votes (11.4% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 2005?
59.0% of the 66,042 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,983 votes).
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