Leeds East
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Leeds East
Labour hold
| Top three parties at a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Labour |  |
50.4% |
| Conservative |  |
23.17% |
| Liberal Democrat |  |
17.5% |
| Swing: 5.49% from Labour to Conservative | ||
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | +/- % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mudie |
Labour Elected
|
19,056 | 50.40 | |
| Barry Anderson |
Conservative
|
8,763 | 23.17 | |
| Andrew Tear |
Liberal Democrat
|
6,618 | 17.50 | |
| Trevor Brown |
British National Party
|
2,947 | 7.79 | |
| Michael Davies | Alliance for Green Socialism | 429 | 1.13 | |
| Majority | 10,293 | 27.22 | ||
| Turnout | 37,813 | 58.11 | ||
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Call for changes after poll queues
2:56pm Thursday 20th May 2010
The elections watchdog demanded "urgent changes" after condemning failings that left hundreds of people unable to vote on May 6.
Chancellor in corporation tax vow
4:06am Thursday 20th May 2010
Chancellor George Osborne reaffirmed his commitment to cutting corporation tax in an effort to boost the economic competitiveness of British firms.
Government to probe torture claims
11:52pm Thursday 20th May 2010
The new coalition Government is committed to setting up a "judge-led inquiry" into allegations of British security services complicity in torture overseas, the Foreign Secretary has confirmed.
Mandelson and Adonis leave cabinet
6:25pm Thursday 20th May 2010
Lord Mandelson and Lord Adonis have stepped down from the shadow cabinet to allow their roles to be taken by Labour MPs, the party has confirmed.
Labour candidates get extra 13 days
4:14pm Thursday 20th May 2010
Labour has caved in to complaints from candidates for the party leadership by allowing them an extra 13 days to gather nominations.
Abbott to run for Labour leadership
8:28am Thursday 20th May 2010
Left-wing Labour MP Diane Abbott has announced she is running for the party leadership, becoming the first woman to enter the race.
Cameron wins 1922 Committee reform
12:44pm Thursday 20th May 2010
David Cameron's controversial bid to reform a key Tory backbench committee has been passed by his MPs.
Leaders unveil details of coalition
10:28pm Wednesday 19th May 2010
David Cameron and Nick Clegg will unveil the full details of their historic coalition deal, insisting they have found enough common ground to stay in power for five years.
Burnham to join Labour leader race
4:39pm Wednesday 19th May 2010
Former health secretary Andy Burnham is set to become the fifth contender in the race to succeed Gordon Brown as Labour leader.
