2005 UK General Election Results
Key Points
- Labour won the most seats, but lost ground compared to the previous election.
- The Conservatives made significant gains, becoming the largest opposition party.
- The Liberal Democrats also gained seats, while the smaller parties lost support.
Detailed Results
| Party | Seats | Gain | Loss | Net Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 356 | -35 | +10 | 9,552,436 |
| Conservative | 198 | +33 | -1 | 8,784,913 |
| Liberal Democrats | 62 | +11 | -3 | 5,985,454 |
| Scottish National Party | 6 | +2 | -0 | 412,264 |
| Plaid Cymru | 3 | +0 | -0 | 175,163 |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 9 | +0 | -0 | 168,516 |
| Sinn Féin | 5 | +0 | -0 | 174,531 |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 3 | -0 | -0 | 171,898 |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 1 | -0 | -0 | 71,454 |
| Respect Party | 0 | -0 | -0 | 64,184 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | 0 | -0 | -0 | 262,619 |
| United Kingdom Independence Party | 0 | -0 | -0 | 640,394 |
| Other | 0 | -0 | -0 | 106,751 |
Source: BBC News
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