Neath: 2005 general election result
Labour won Neath at the 2005 general election with a majority of 12,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,71035.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.0%35,817 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,723
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,835 | 52.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 6,125 | 17.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,112 | 14.3% | |
| Conservative | 4,136 | 11.6% | |
| Others | 1,609 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 35,817 | ||
| Majority | 12,710 | 35.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Neath at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,835 votes (52.6%).
What was the majority in Neath in 2005?
12,710 votes (35.5% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Neath in 2005?
62.0% of the 57,723 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,817 votes).
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