2005 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North and Leith: 2005 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh North and Leith at the 2005 general election with a majority of 2,153. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1535.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.9%42,640 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,844
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,597 | 34.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,444 | 29.2% | |
| Conservative | 7,969 | 18.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,344 | 10.2% | |
| Others | 3,286 | 7.7% | |
| Valid votes | 42,640 | ||
| Majority | 2,153 | 5.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North and Leith at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,597 votes (34.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh North and Leith in 2005?
2,153 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North and Leith in 2005?
62.9% of the 67,844 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,640 votes).
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