Who won the Bradford West constituency election in 2005?

Labour held Bradford West constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,026 votes (8.3%). Turnout was 54.0%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Bradford West in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.

LAB HOLD: Bradford West — 2005 General Election Result

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LAB HOLD: Bradford West — 2005 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Labour held Bradford West constituency on 5 May 2005. The Labour majority was 3,026 votes (8.3%). Turnout was 54.0%.

Previous Results — Bradford West Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	LAB	27,019	62.6%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	LAB	21,902	67.4%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	LAB	11,420	63.6%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Bradford West Constituency

Who won the Bradford West constituency election in 2005?: Labour held Bradford West constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,026 votes (8.3%). Turnout was 54.0%.
What does swing mean in UK elections?: Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Bradford West in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.