Morley and Rothwell — UK General Election Results
Morley and Rothwell was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 12,343 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Morley and Rothwell from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | John Gunnell (Labour) | 26,836 | 58.5% | Alan Barraclough (Conservative) | 14,750 (32.1 pts) | 67.1% |
| 2001 | Colin Challen (Labour) | 21,919 | 57.0% | David Schofield (Conservative) | 12,090 (31.4 pts) | 53.5% |
| 2005 | Colin Challen (Labour) | 20,570 | 48.4% | Nick Vineall (Conservative) | 12,343 (29.0 pts) | 58.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gunnell | Labour | 26,836 | 58.5% | Yes |
| Alan Barraclough | Conservative | 12,086 | 26.3% | No |
| Mitchell Galdas | Liberal Democrat | 5,087 | 11.1% | No |
| David Mitchell-Innes | Referendum Party | 1,359 | 3.0% | No |
| Roger Wood | BNP | 381 | 0.8% | No |
| Pat Sammon | ProLife Alliance | 148 | 0.3% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Challen | Labour | 21,919 | 57.0% | Yes |
| David Schofield | Conservative | 9,829 | 25.6% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 5,446 | 14.2% | No |
| John Bardsley | UKIP | 1,248 | 3.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Challen | Labour | 20,570 | 48.4% | Yes |
| Nick Vineall | Conservative | 8,227 | 19.4% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 6,819 | 16.0% | No |
| Robert Finnigan | Independent | 4,608 | 10.8% | No |
| Chris Beverley | BNP | 2,271 | 5.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Morley and Rothwell 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 Morley and Rothwell in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Morley and Rothwell in 2005 with 20,570 votes (48.4%), a majority of 12,343 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Morley and Rothwell since 1997?
Since 1997, Morley and Rothwell has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Morley and Rothwell?
The closest result on record for Morley and Rothwell was 2005, when Labour beat Conservative by just 12,343 votes (29.0 percentage points).