South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland — UK General Election Results
South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 8,000 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ashok Kumar (Labour) | 29,319 | 54.7% | Michael Bates (Conservative) | 10,607 (19.8 pts) | 76.0% |
| 2001 | Ashok Kumar (Labour) | 24,321 | 55.3% | Barbara Harpham (Conservative) | 9,351 (21.3 pts) | 61.5% |
| 2005 | Ashok Kumar (Labour) | 21,945 | 50.2% | Mark Brooks (Conservative) | 8,000 (18.3 pts) | 60.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Kumar | Labour | 29,319 | 54.7% | Yes |
| Michael Bates | Conservative | 18,712 | 34.9% | No |
| Hamish Garrett | Liberal Democrat | 4,004 | 7.5% | No |
| Robin Batchelor | Referendum Party | 1,552 | 2.9% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Kumar | Labour | 24,321 | 55.3% | Yes |
| Barbara Harpham | Conservative | 14,970 | 34.0% | No |
| Linda Parrish | Liberal Democrat | 4,700 | 10.7% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Kumar | Labour | 21,945 | 50.2% | Yes |
| Mark Brooks | Conservative | 13,945 | 31.9% | No |
| Carl Minns | Liberal Democrat | 6,049 | 13.8% | No |
| Geoffrey Groves | BNP | 1,099 | 2.5% | No |
| Charlotte Bull | UKIP | 658 | 1.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland 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 South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland in the 2005 general election?
Labour won South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland in 2005 with 21,945 votes (50.2%), a majority of 8,000 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland since 1997?
Since 1997, South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland?
The closest result on record for South Middlesbrough and East Cleveland was 2005, when Labour beat Conservative by just 8,000 votes (18.3 percentage points).