Kensington and Chelsea — UK General Election Results
Kensington and Chelsea was won by Conservative at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 12,418 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Kensington and Chelsea from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Alan Clark (Conservative) | 19,887 | 53.6% | Robert Atkinson (Labour) | 9,519 (25.7 pts) | 56.4% |
| 2001 | Michael Portillo (Conservative) | 15,270 | 54.5% | Simon Stanley (Labour) | 8,771 (31.3 pts) | 45.2% |
| 2005 | Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative) | 18,144 | 57.9% | Jennifer Kingsley (Liberal Democrat) | 12,418 (39.6 pts) | 50.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Clark | Conservative | 19,887 | 53.6% | Yes |
| Robert Atkinson | Labour | 10,368 | 28.0% | No |
| Robert Browne | Liberal Democrat | 5,668 | 15.3% | No |
| Andrew Ellis-Jones | UKIP | 540 | 1.5% | No |
| Edward Bear | Teddy Bear Alliance | 218 | 0.6% | No |
| Paul Oliver | United Kingdom Pensioners Party | 176 | 0.5% | No |
| Susan Hamza | Natural Law | 122 | 0.3% | No |
| Paul Sullivan | Rainbow Dream Ticket | 65 | 0.2% | No |
| Pete Parliament | Heart | 44 | 0.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Portillo | Conservative | 15,270 | 54.5% | Yes |
| Simon Stanley | Labour | 6,499 | 23.2% | No |
| Kishwer Falkner | Liberal Democrat | 4,416 | 15.8% | No |
| Julia Stephenson | Green | 1,158 | 4.1% | No |
| Damian Hockney | UKIP | 416 | 1.5% | No |
| Josephine Quintavalle | ProLife Alliance | 179 | 0.6% | No |
| Ginger Crab | Jam Wrestling | 100 | 0.4% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Rifkind | Conservative | 18,144 | 57.9% | Yes |
| Jennifer Kingsley | Liberal Democrat | 5,726 | 18.3% | No |
| Catherine Atkinson | Labour | 5,521 | 17.6% | No |
| Julia Stephenson | Green | 1,342 | 4.3% | No |
| Mildred Eiloart | UKIP | 395 | 1.3% | No |
| Alfred Bovill | Independent | 107 | 0.3% | No |
| Eddie Adams | Alliance for Green Socialism | 101 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Kensington and Chelsea has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kensington and Chelsea in the 2005 general election?
Conservative won Kensington and Chelsea in 2005 with 18,144 votes (57.9%), a majority of 12,418 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Kensington and Chelsea since 1997?
Since 1997, Kensington and Chelsea has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Kensington and Chelsea?
The closest result on record for Kensington and Chelsea was 1997, when Conservative beat Labour by just 9,519 votes (25.7 percentage points).