2005 general election · North West
Oldham West and Royton: 2005 general election result
Labour won Oldham West and Royton at the 2005 general election with a majority of 10,454. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,45427.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.4%37,562 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,278
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,452 | 49.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,998 | 21.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,519 | 20.0% | |
| Others | 3,593 | 9.6% | |
| Valid votes | 37,562 | ||
| Majority | 10,454 | 27.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham West and Royton at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,452 votes (49.1%).
What was the majority in Oldham West and Royton in 2005?
10,454 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham West and Royton in 2005?
53.4% of the 70,278 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,562 votes).
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