Knowsley North and Sefton East — UK General Election Results
Knowsley North and Sefton East was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 16,269 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Knowsley North and Sefton East from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | George Howarth (Labour) | 34,747 | 69.9% | Carl Doran (Conservative) | 26,147 (52.6 pts) | 70.1% |
| 2001 | George Howarth (Labour) | 25,035 | 66.7% | Keith Chapman (Conservative) | 18,927 (50.4 pts) | 53.0% |
| 2005 | George Howarth (Labour) | 23,461 | 63.3% | Flo Clucas (Liberal Democrat) | 16,269 (43.9 pts) | 52.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 34,747 | 69.9% | Yes |
| Carl Doran | Conservative | 8,600 | 17.3% | No |
| David Bamber | Liberal Democrat | 5,499 | 11.1% | No |
| Chris Jones | Socialist Labour | 857 | 1.7% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 25,035 | 66.7% | Yes |
| Keith Chapman | Conservative | 6,108 | 16.3% | No |
| Richard Roberts | Liberal Democrat | 5,173 | 13.8% | No |
| Ronald Waugh | Socialist Labour | 574 | 1.5% | No |
| Thomas Rossiter | Independent | 356 | 0.9% | No |
| David Jones | Independent | 271 | 0.7% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howarth | Labour | 23,461 | 63.3% | Yes |
| Flo Clucas | Liberal Democrat | 7,192 | 19.4% | No |
| Naman Purewal | Conservative | 5,064 | 13.7% | No |
| Michael McDermott | BNP | 872 | 2.4% | No |
| Stephen Whatham | Socialist Labour | 464 | 1.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Knowsley North and Sefton East 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 Knowsley North and Sefton East in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Knowsley North and Sefton East in 2005 with 23,461 votes (63.3%), a majority of 16,269 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Knowsley North and Sefton East since 1997?
Since 1997, Knowsley North and Sefton East has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Knowsley North and Sefton East?
The closest result on record for Knowsley North and Sefton East was 2005, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 16,269 votes (43.9 percentage points).