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Sheffield Central

Sheffield Central is a Parliamentary constituency covering central Sheffield and extending as far as Sharrow and the Manor. It is considered a safe Labour seat and has been represented by Richard Caborn since its creation in 1983. It covers a similar area to the former Sheffield Park seat, and includes all or most of the wards of Burngreave, Central, Nether Edge, Sharrow, Manor Castle and Walkley. A former seat named Sheffield Central existed until 1945.

UK general election, 2005

The following candidates are expected to stand in the upcoming general election:

Candidate Party Votes Share
Charlotte Arnott UKIP
Maxine Bowler RESPECT
Richard Caborn Labour
Samantha George Conservative
Bernard Little Green
Ali Qadar Liberal Democrats

UK general election, 2001

Richard Caborn retained the seat for Labour with a reduced majority on a 48.5% turnout.

Candidate Party Votes Share
Richard Caborn Labour 18,477 61.4%
Ali Qadar Liberal Democrats 5,933 19.7%
Noelle Brelsford Conservative 3,289 10.9%
Bernard Little Green 1,008 3.4%
Nick Riley Socialist Alliance 754 2.5%
David Hadfield Socialist Labour 289 1.0%
Elizabeth Schofield UKIP 257 0.9%
Robert Driver WRP 62 0.2%


07-14-2008 23:18:10
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