2005 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend: 2005 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,565. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,56523.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.1%31,678 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,526
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,462 | 55.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,897 | 31.2% | |
| Conservative | 3,532 | 11.2% | |
| Others | 787 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 31,678 | ||
| Majority | 7,565 | 23.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,462 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend in 2005?
7,565 votes (23.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend in 2005?
55.1% of the 57,526 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,678 votes).
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