Poplar and Canning Town — UK General Election Results
Poplar and Canning Town was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 7,129 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Poplar and Canning Town from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) | 24,807 | 63.2% | Bene't Steinberg (Conservative) | 18,915 (48.2 pts) | 58.4% |
| 2001 | Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) | 20,866 | 61.2% | Robert Marr (Conservative) | 14,108 (41.4 pts) | 45.4% |
| 2005 | Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) | 15,628 | 40.1% | Tim Archer (Conservative) | 7,129 (18.3 pts) | 46.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzpatrick | Labour | 24,807 | 63.2% | Yes |
| Bene't Steinberg | Conservative | 5,892 | 15.0% | No |
| Janet Ludlow | Liberal Democrat | 4,072 | 10.4% | No |
| John Tyndall | BNP | 2,849 | 7.3% | No |
| Ian Hare | Referendum Party | 1,091 | 2.8% | No |
| Jacklyn Joseph | Socialist Labour | 551 | 1.4% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzpatrick | Labour | 20,866 | 61.2% | Yes |
| Robert Marr | Conservative | 6,758 | 19.8% | No |
| Alexi Sugden | Liberal Democrat | 3,795 | 11.1% | No |
| Paul Borg | BNP | 1,733 | 5.1% | No |
| Kambiz Boomla | Socialist Alliance | 950 | 2.8% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fitzpatrick | Labour | 15,628 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Tim Archer | Conservative | 8,499 | 21.8% | No |
| Oliur Rahman | Respect | 6,573 | 16.8% | No |
| Janet Ludlow | Liberal Democrat | 5,420 | 13.9% | No |
| Terry McGrenera | Green | 955 | 2.4% | No |
| Md. Aminul Hoque | Independent | 815 | 2.1% | No |
| Tony Smith | Veritas | 650 | 1.7% | No |
| Simeon Ademolake | Christian Peoples | 470 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Poplar and Canning Town 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 Poplar and Canning Town in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Poplar and Canning Town in 2005 with 15,628 votes (40.1%), a majority of 7,129 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Poplar and Canning Town since 1997?
Since 1997, Poplar and Canning Town has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Poplar and Canning Town?
The closest result on record for Poplar and Canning Town was 2005, when Labour beat Conservative by just 7,129 votes (18.3 percentage points).