Newport East: 2005 general election result
Labour won Newport East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 6,838. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,83821.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.8%31,825 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,033
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,389 | 45.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,551 | 23.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,459 | 23.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,221 | 3.8% | |
| Others | 1,205 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 31,825 | ||
| Majority | 6,838 | 21.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newport East at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,389 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Newport East in 2005?
6,838 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Newport East in 2005?
57.8% of the 55,033 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,825 votes).
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