North Southwark and Bermondsey — UK General Election Results
North Southwark and Bermondsey was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 5,406 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in North Southwark and Bermondsey from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) | 19,831 | 48.6% | Jeremy Fraser (Labour) | 3,387 (8.3 pts) | 62.2% |
| 2001 | Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) | 20,991 | 56.9% | Kingsley Abrams (Labour) | 9,632 (26.1 pts) | 50.1% |
| 2005 | Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) | 17,874 | 47.1% | Kirsty McNeill (Labour) | 5,406 (14.2 pts) | 49.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hughes | Liberal Democrat | 19,831 | 48.6% | Yes |
| Jeremy Fraser | Labour | 16,444 | 40.3% | No |
| Grant Shapps | Conservative | 2,835 | 6.9% | No |
| Michael Davidson | BNP | 713 | 1.7% | No |
| Bill Newton | Referendum Party | 545 | 1.3% | No |
| Ian Grant | Communist League | 175 | 0.4% | No |
| James Munday | Liberal | 157 | 0.4% | No |
| Ingga Yngvisson | National Democrats | 95 | 0.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hughes | Liberal Democrat | 20,991 | 56.9% | Yes |
| Kingsley Abrams | Labour | 11,359 | 30.8% | No |
| Ewan Wallace | Conservative | 2,800 | 7.6% | No |
| Ruth Jenkins | Green | 752 | 2.0% | No |
| Lianne Shore | National Front | 612 | 1.7% | No |
| Robert McWhirter | UKIP | 271 | 0.7% | No |
| John Davies | Communist League | 77 | 0.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Hughes | Liberal Democrat | 17,874 | 47.1% | Yes |
| Kirsty McNeill | Labour | 12,468 | 32.8% | No |
| David Branch | Conservative | 4,752 | 12.5% | No |
| Storm Poorun | Green | 1,137 | 3.0% | No |
| Linda Robson | UKIP | 791 | 2.1% | No |
| Paul Winnett | National Front | 704 | 1.9% | No |
| Simisola Lawanson | Christian Peoples | 233 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
North Southwark and Bermondsey has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won North Southwark and Bermondsey in the 2005 general election?
Liberal Democrat won North Southwark and Bermondsey in 2005 with 17,874 votes (47.1%), a majority of 5,406 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won North Southwark and Bermondsey since 1997?
Since 1997, North Southwark and Bermondsey has been won by: Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in North Southwark and Bermondsey?
The closest result on record for North Southwark and Bermondsey was 1997, when Liberal Democrat beat Labour by just 3,387 votes (8.3 percentage points).