Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2005 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2005 |
|---|---|
| Lab | 49.3% |
| SNP | 22.5% |
| LD | 15.7% |
| Con | 10.9% |
| Others | 1.7% |
Party results
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Lab | SNP | LD | Con | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Votes (000s) | 45 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 92 |
| % vote | 49.3% | 22.5% | 15.7% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Candidates | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Highest and lowest 2005
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 26.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falkirk | 29.5% |
| 2 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | 24.1% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 26.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | 24.1% |
| 2 | Falkirk | 29.5% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 49.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falkirk | 50.9% |
| 2 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | 47.7% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 49.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | 47.7% |
| 2 | Falkirk | 50.9% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 60.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | 60.5% |
| 2 | Falkirk | 59.6% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 60.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falkirk | 59.6% |
| 2 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | 60.5% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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