Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney: 2005 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 2005 general election with a majority of 13,934. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,93446.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.9%29,976 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,581
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,129 | 60.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,195 | 14.0% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,972 | 9.9% | |
| Conservative | 2,680 | 8.9% | |
| Others | 2,000 | 6.7% | |
| Valid votes | 29,976 | ||
| Majority | 13,934 | 46.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,129 votes (60.5%).
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney in 2005?
13,934 votes (46.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney in 2005?
54.9% of the 54,581 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,976 votes).
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