West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle — UK General Election Results
West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 9,450 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Alan Johnson (Labour) | 22,520 | 58.7% | Bob Tress (Liberal Democrat) | 15,525 (40.5 pts) | 58.3% |
| 2001 | Alan Johnson (Labour) | 16,880 | 58.4% | John Sharp (Conservative) | 10,951 (37.9 pts) | 45.8% |
| 2005 | Alan Johnson (Labour) | 15,305 | 55.0% | David Nolan (Liberal Democrat) | 9,450 (34.0 pts) | 45.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Johnson | Labour | 22,520 | 58.7% | Yes |
| Bob Tress | Liberal Democrat | 6,995 | 18.2% | No |
| Cormach Moore | Conservative | 6,933 | 18.1% | No |
| Richard Bate | Referendum Party | 1,596 | 4.2% | No |
| David Skinner | Natural Law | 310 | 0.8% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Johnson | Labour | 16,880 | 58.4% | Yes |
| John Sharp | Conservative | 5,929 | 20.5% | No |
| Angela Wastling | Liberal Democrat | 4,364 | 15.1% | No |
| John Cornforth | UKIP | 878 | 3.0% | No |
| David Harris | Independent | 512 | 1.8% | No |
| David Skinner | Socialist Labour | 353 | 1.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Johnson | Labour | 15,305 | 55.0% | Yes |
| David Nolan | Liberal Democrat | 5,855 | 21.0% | No |
| Karen Woods | Conservative | 5,769 | 20.7% | No |
| Stephen Wallis | Veritas | 889 | 3.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle 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 West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle in the 2005 general election?
Labour won West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle in 2005 with 15,305 votes (55.0%), a majority of 9,450 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle since 1997?
Since 1997, West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle?
The closest result on record for West Kingston upon Hull and Hessle was 2005, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 9,450 votes (34.0 percentage points).