2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 2005 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 2005 general election with a majority of 12,810. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,81038.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.3%33,719 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,241
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,704 | 55.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,894 | 17.5% | |
| Conservative | 4,807 | 14.3% | |
| Others | 4,314 | 12.8% | |
| Valid votes | 33,719 | ||
| Majority | 12,810 | 38.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,704 votes (55.5%).
What was the majority in Leeds West in 2005?
12,810 votes (38.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 2005?
53.3% of the 63,241 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,719 votes).
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