Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath — UK General Election Results
Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 3,289 votes over Respect. This page covers every general election in Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Roger Godsiff (Labour) | 26,841 | 64.3% | Kenneth Hardeman (Conservative) | 19,526 (46.8 pts) | 57.1% |
| 2001 | Roger Godsiff (Labour) | 21,087 | 57.5% | Qassim Afzal (Liberal Democrat) | 16,246 (44.3 pts) | 49.3% |
| 2005 | Roger Godsiff (Labour) | 13,787 | 36.1% | Salma Yaqoob (Respect) | 3,289 (8.6 pts) | 51.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Godsiff | Labour | 26,841 | 64.3% | Yes |
| Kenneth Hardeman | Conservative | 7,315 | 17.5% | No |
| Roger Harmer | Liberal Democrat | 3,889 | 9.3% | No |
| Alan Clawley | Green | 959 | 2.3% | No |
| Riaz Dooley | Referendum Party | 737 | 1.8% | No |
| Pankaj Patel | Independent | 538 | 1.3% | No |
| Rashid Syed | Independent | 513 | 1.2% | No |
| Sajada Bi | Independent | 490 | 1.2% | No |
| Colin Wren | Socialist Labour | 483 | 1.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Godsiff | Labour | 21,087 | 57.5% | Yes |
| Qassim Afzal | Liberal Democrat | 4,841 | 13.2% | No |
| Shafaq Hussain | People's Justice | 4,770 | 13.0% | No |
| Iftkhar Hussain | Conservative | 3,948 | 10.8% | No |
| Gul Mahammed | Independent | 662 | 1.8% | No |
| Wayne Vincent | UKIP | 634 | 1.7% | No |
| Abdul Aziz | Muslim Party | 401 | 1.1% | No |
| Salman Mirza | Socialist Alliance | 304 | 0.8% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Godsiff | Labour | 13,787 | 36.1% | Yes |
| Salma Yaqoob | Respect | 10,498 | 27.5% | No |
| Talib Hussain | Liberal Democrat | 7,727 | 20.2% | No |
| Sameer Mirza | Conservative | 3,480 | 9.1% | No |
| Jennifer Brookes | UKIP | 1,342 | 3.5% | No |
| Ian Jamieson | Green | 855 | 2.2% | No |
| Abdul Chaudhary | Independent | 503 | 1.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath in 2005 with 13,787 votes (36.1%), a majority of 3,289 votes over Respect in second place.
Which parties have won Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath since 1997?
Since 1997, Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath?
The closest result on record for Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath was 2005, when Labour beat Respect by just 3,289 votes (8.6 percentage points).