2005 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 2005 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh South at the 2005 general election with a majority of 405. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4051.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%42,698 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,597
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,188 | 33.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,783 | 32.3% | |
| Conservative | 10,291 | 24.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,635 | 6.2% | |
| Others | 1,801 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,698 | ||
| Majority | 405 | 1.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,188 votes (33.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 2005?
405 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 2005?
69.3% of the 61,597 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,698 votes).
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