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Sheffield Hallam

Sheffield Hallam is a Parliamentary constituency covering south west Sheffield. It includes the wards of Broomhill, Crookes, Dore and Totley, Ecclesall, and Fulwood.

The wealthiest constituency in the north of England, it was long held by the Conservative Party but has been represented by Richard Allan of the Liberal Democrats since 1997. He is not restanding at the 2005 UK general election.

Members of Parliament

  • R. Jennings , Conservative and Liberal Unionist (1939 - )
  • John Osborn , Conservative ( - 1987)
  • Irvine Patnick , Conservative (1987 - 1997)
  • Richard Allan, Liberal Democrats (1997 - 2005)

UK general election, 2005

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

Candidate Party Votes Share
Nick Clegg Liberal Democrats
Rob Cole Green
Mahroof Hussain Labour
Nigel James UKIP
Spencer Pitfield Conservative

UK general election, 2001

Richard Allan retained the seat for the Liberal Democrats with an increased majority on a turnout of 63%.

Candidate Party Votes Share
Richard Allan Liberal Democrats 21,203 55.4%
John Harthman Conservative 11,856 31.0%
Gillian Furniss Labour 4,758 12.4%
Leslie Arnott UKIP 21,203 1.1%


07-14-2008 23:18:10
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