East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend — UK General Election Results
East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 7,565 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nick Brown (Labour) | 29,607 | 71.2% | Jeremy Middleton (Conservative) | 23,811 (57.2 pts) | 65.7% |
| 2001 | Nick Brown (Labour) | 20,642 | 63.1% | David Ord (Liberal Democrat) | 14,223 (43.5 pts) | 53.2% |
| 2005 | Nick Brown (Labour) | 17,462 | 55.1% | David Ord (Liberal Democrat) | 7,565 (23.9 pts) | 55.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Brown | Labour | 29,607 | 71.2% | Yes |
| Jeremy Middleton | Conservative | 5,796 | 13.9% | No |
| Graham Morgan | Liberal Democrat | 4,415 | 10.6% | No |
| Peter Cossins | Referendum Party | 966 | 2.3% | No |
| Blanch Carpenter | Socialist Labour | 642 | 1.5% | No |
| Martin Levy | Communist | 163 | 0.4% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Brown | Labour | 20,642 | 63.1% | Yes |
| David Ord | Liberal Democrat | 6,419 | 19.6% | No |
| Tim Troman | Conservative | 3,873 | 11.8% | No |
| Andrew Gray | Green | 651 | 2.0% | No |
| Harash Narang | Independent | 563 | 1.7% | No |
| Blanch Carpenter | Socialist Labour | 420 | 1.3% | No |
| Martin Levy | Communist | 126 | 0.4% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Brown | Labour | 17,462 | 55.1% | Yes |
| David Ord | Liberal Democrat | 9,897 | 31.2% | No |
| Norma Dias | Conservative | 3,532 | 11.1% | No |
| William Hopwood | Socialist Alternative | 582 | 1.8% | No |
| Martin Levy | Communist | 205 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend 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 East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend in the 2005 general election?
Labour won East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend in 2005 with 17,462 votes (55.1%), a majority of 7,565 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend since 1997?
Since 1997, East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend?
The closest result on record for East Newcastle upon Tyne and Wallsend was 2005, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 7,565 votes (23.9 percentage points).