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LAB HOLD 
Top three parties at a glance
| Political Party | Vote Share % |
|---|---|
| Labour | 53.7 |
| Liberal Democrat | 23.4 |
| Conservative | 13.5 |
Constituency Swing
3.6% From LAB to LD
Candidates
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Ruddock | Labour | 22,132 | 53.7 | -1.7 |
| Tam Langley | Liberal Democrat | 9,633 | 23.4 | +5.4 |
| Gemma Townsend | Conservative | 5,551 | 13.5 | +0.8 |
| Darren Johnson | Green | 2,772 | 6.7 | -3.3 |
| Ian Page | Socialist Alternative | 645 | 1.6 | -0.6 |
| Malcolm Martin | Christian Peoples Alliance | 487 | 1.2 | +1.2 |
| Majority | 12,499 | 30.3 | ||
| Turnout | 41,220 | 61.5 | +10.6 | |
2005 Result
| Party | Votes Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 55.4% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 17.9% | |
| Conservative | 12.7% | |
| Others | 14.0% |
Based on a notional - or estimated - result if boundary changes have affected this seat.
For real result, see Election 2005.
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